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Nara (), about 42 km (26 mi.) south of Kyoto, was the oldcapital of Japan (710784), and was the cradle of Japans arts,crafts and literature. Buddhism first flourished here under the

strong patronage of successive Emperors. Walking through thecitys quiet streets is like strolling through the pages of history.Here, you can find peace of mind and spiritual contentment.

Nara Park Walking Course: Time required for walking: 5 hrs.Kintetsu-Nara Sta. Kofukuji Temple Sarusawa-ike Pond Nara National Museum Todaiji Temple Nigatsudo Hall Kasuga Taisha Shrine Shin-Yakushiji Temple Naramachi refer to the map on page 2/4.

Places of InterestRemarks: =UNESCO's World Heritage Site :(Please enter 30 min. before the closing time of eachplace)Nara Park () is popularly known as Deer Park, sincenearly 1,200 tame deer roam here. Many of the historical relicsof Nara are conveniently located in or close to this finely wood-ed park.

Todaiji Temple () is well known for the Daibutsu,16.2 m (53.1 ft.)-high bronze statue of Buddha. The main edificewhich houses the Daibutsu is the worlds largest wooden struc-

ture. Admission: 500. Open: 7:3017:30 (Apr.Sep.),7:3017:00 (Oct.), 8:0016:30 (Nov.Feb.), 8:0017:00 (Mar.).

Kasuga Taisha Shrine () was founded in 768 and isone of the most famous Shinto shrines in Japan. The vermilionlacquered buildings form a beautiful contrast to the surroundingverdant woods.

Shin-Yakushiji Temple () was founded in 747. Itsmain hall, dating from the same year, and several Buddhistimages enshrined here, are designated as National Treasure.Admission: 600. Open: 9:0017:00.

Nara National Museum () exhibits a valuablecollection of ancient works of art, particularly the selected mas-

terpieces of Buddhist art. Open: 9:3017:00. Admission: 500.Closed: Mon. and New Year's holidays.

Sarusawa-ike Pond (), near the Kofukuji Temple, withthe five-storied pagoda of the temple reflected on its surface, haslong been known as one of the most popular sights in Nara.

Kofukuji Temple () was founded in 710. At the heightof its prosperity, the temple had as many as 175 buildings, butmost of them were reduced to ashes during the passing of 1,300years time. The principal buildings still existing are the Five-Storied Pagoda dating from 1426, the Eastern Main Hall

(Tokondo Hall) from 1415 and the Three-Storied Pagoda fromearly 13 th century. The Treasure House and Tokondo Hall areopen daily from 9:00 to 17:00. Enter 1hr. before the closing time.Admission: 500 (Treasure House) and 300 (Tokondo Hall).

Wakakusayama Hill (), alt. 342m, to the north of theKasuga Taisha Shrine, is covered with grass, which is burnt everyyear on the night of fourth Saturday of January by fires lightedhere and there at its foot. It is called Yamayaki, which meansburning of dead grass on mountain slopes. Open period & timeof Wakakusayama Hill: 9:0017:00. (mid-Mar. mid-Jun, & earlySep.late Nov.) Admission: 150.

Access to Nara

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Nara

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16 (morning & evening only)

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JR rapid train Miyakoji

Kintetsu Limited Express train

Kintetsu Ordinary Express train

JR rapid train Yamatoji

Kintetsu Ordinary Express train

Kintetsu Limited Express train

Nara-kotsu Bus, Kansai Airport-kotsu Bus

45 min.

35 min.

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46 min.

40 min.

35 min.

90 min.

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610

780

540

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Kyoto

Kansai Airport

Osaka (Osaka Sta.)

Osaka

(Kintetsu-Namba Sta.)

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Toshodaiji Temple () , 7-min. walk from Kintetsu-Nishinokyo Sta. is the most valuable of the surviving structures ofthe 8th century. It was built in 759 by Ganjin, an illustrious Chinese priest of the Tang Dynasty. The chief object of worship in theMain Hall is a 3.3 m (11ft.)-high dry lacquer statue of Birushana. Admission: 600. Open: 8:3017:00.

Yakushiji Temple () founded in 680, preserves many National Treasure as statues of Yakushi sanzonzo and importantcultural properties. It is admired for its 37.9 m (124ft.)-high Three-Storied East Pagoda which still retains its original form. Open:8:3017:00. Admission: 800 (Jan. 1- 5, Mar. 1- Jun. 15, Sep. 16- Nov. 25 when Genjosanzoin-garan opens.) 500 (whenGenjosanzoin-garan close.)

Horyuji Temple () , 12 min. by JR train from JR Nara Sta. to Horyuji Sta. (210), then 20-min. walk or 5 min. by NaraKotsu Bus (170) which runs hourly, is one of the most magnificent repositories of the architectural, sculptural and pictorial art

objects of Japan. The temple was founded in 607 by Prince Shotoku, the great protector of Buddhism. It comprises about fifty build-ings and some of them have been ascertained as the oldest wooden structures extant in the world. The most noteworthy of theHoryuji buildings are the Nandaimon (South Great Gate), the Kondo (Main Hall), the Shoryoin (Sacred Spirit Hall), the Five-StoriedPagoda, the Daikodo (Lecture Hall) and the Yumedono (Hall of Dreams), a beautiful octagonal structure built in 739. All these build-ings are registered as National Treasures. Admission: 1,000. Open: 8:0017:00 (Feb. 22Nov. 3), 8:0016:30 (Nov. 4Feb. 21).

Chuguji Temple (), a convent near the East Temple of Horyuji, is noted for its Nyoirin Kannon Goddess, a woodenBuddhist image of the 7th century. Admission: 500. Open: 9:0016:00 (Oct. 1Mar. 20), 9:0016:30 (Mar. 21Sep. 30).

Horinji Temple (), northeast of the Horyuji Temple, is an ancient temple founded in 622. The main object of worship inthe Kodo (Lecture Hall) is a seated wooden image of Yakushi-Nyorai. Admission: 400. Open: 8:0017:00 (Mar. Nov.),8:0016:30 (Dec.Feb.)

Hokiji Temple () , northeast of the Horyuji Temple, was founded in 638. The outstanding attraction of the Hokiji Templeis its Three-Storied Pagoda, said to date from 706 and generally considered the oldest example of its kind. Admission: 300. Open:8:3017:00 (Feb. 22Nov. 3), 8:3016:30 (Nov. 4Feb. 21).

* Transportation (Nara Kotsu Bus):18 min. by bus from Kintetsu-Nara Sta. or 16 min. from JR Nara Sta. to Toshodaiji Temple (bus #63, #70 , #72 bound forRokujo-yama) 240.40 min. by bus from Yakushiji to Horyuji-mae (bus #97) 560.52 min. by bus from Hokiji-mae to Kintetsu-Nara Sta. (bus #97)690.

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Nara City Tourist Information Office Kintetsu Nara Station:

1st fl., Kintetsu Bldg., 28, Higashimuki-naka-machi, Nara City,

Nara Pref. Tel.(0742)24-4858

9:0017:00; Closed on Dec. 29Dec. 31

Nara City Information Center:

23-4, Kami-sanjo-cho, Nara City, Nara Pref. Tel.(0742)22-3900

9:0021:00(17:00 for English language); Closed on Dec.29

Jan. 3

Nara Sarusawa Information:

49, Noborioji-cho, Nara City, Nara Pref. Tel.(0742)26-1991

9:0017:00; Closed on Dec. 29Jan. 3

Nara Prefectural Tourist Information Center:

4 Kasugano-cho, Nara City, Nara Pref. Tel.(0742)27-2003

10:0017:00; Closed on the 3rd Tue. & Dec. 29Jan. 3.

TOURIST INFORMATION(Visit Japan Information Network)

information

Name of facilities Tel.Room rate

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Nara Hotel(H)

Hotel Fujita Nara(H)

HotelHalf Time(BH)Hotel Sunroute NARA(BH)

Kanka-so(R)

Furuichi Ryokan(R*)

Business Ryokan Hakuhoh(R)Yamashiroya(M)

Nara Youth Hostel(Y)

Nara Seishonen Kaikan Youth Hostel(Y)

Ukawaya(R)

(0742)26-3300

(0742)23-8111

(0742)33-5656

(0742)22-5151

(0742)26-1128

(0742)22-2440

(0742)26-7891(0742)33-2983

(0742)22-1334

(0742)22-5540

(0745)74-2136

Fax

(0742)23-5252

(0742)22-0255

(0742)33-5352

(0742)27-3759

(0742)26-1301

(0742)23-7807

(0742)26-7893(0742)33-2983

(0742)22-1335

(0742)22-5540

(0745)74-2137

Accommodations:

Remarks:

= Hotel= Ryokan= Ryokan= Business Hotel= Minshuku (family-run inn)= Pension= Youth Hostel=Welcome Inn member

Rate for a twin room.Rate per person with 2 meals.Rate per person.Rate per person.Rate per person.Rate per person.

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Ryokan Seikan-so(R*)

Tenpyo Ryokan (R*)

People's Inn Hanakomichi(H)

Ryokan Matsumae (R*)

Business Tourist Hotel Rakuyo (BH)Ryokan Tsubaki-so (R*)

Hotel Nikko Nara (H)Nara Washington Hotel Plaza (BH)

Toyoko Inn Nara Shin-Omiya Ekimae (BH)

Cotton 100% (P)

Nakata Bed & Breakfast (M)

(0742)22-2670

(0742)22-0551

(0742)26-2646

(0742)22-3686

(0742)22-5538

(0742)22-5330

(0742)35-8831(0742)27-0410

(0742)36-1045

(0742)22-7117

(0742)24-0860

Fax

(0742)22-2670

(0742)22-0553

(0742)26-2647

(0742)26-3927

(0742)22-6792

(0742)27-3811

(0742)35-6868(0742)27-0484

(0742)36-1046

(0742)22-0706

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Note: The Welcome Inns provide single rooms priced at 8,000 yen or less.

more than 15,000 yen8,001 yen 15,000 yen8,000 yen or less

Goodwill Guide Groups offer tourists from overseas

local tours guided in English or other languages. The guides

are registered with JNTO and display the badge shown. As

they are volunteers, there is no charge for their service.

You are only expected to pay for their transportaion, admission to

tourist facilities if you visit any and their meals if you eat with them.

JNTO Website

www.jnto.go.jp/eng/arrange/essential/guideservice.html

All information, including transportation schedules, fares, prices and accommodationcharges, which is contained in this leaflet is based on data as of Nov.2008, and is subject to change without notice. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy ofall information, regrettably errors do occasionally occur.Therefore, you should check with organizations concerned for updated and accurate information on your chosen destination. JNTO shall not be liable for anyloss or damage of whatever nature that may arise as a result, directly or indirectly, from the use of any of the information or material contained in this leaflet.

2008 Japan National Tourism Organization. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Printed in Japan

Welcome Inn Reservation Center (WIRC) ishere to help you book economical accommodations at par-

ticipating inns throughout the country. Our participatingestablishments, called "Welcome Inns", comprise a range of accom-modations from hotels, business hotels, Ryokan, minshuku, pensionsand Shukubo (temple lodgings) to youth hostels. Most of them haveguest rooms at rates which do not exceed 8,000 yen per night(excluding tax and service charges) for a single room.

Reservation over the InternetVisit our website at http://www.itcj.jpand apply through our system.

Application deadline generally 5 days ahead of your check-in date

Reservation at booking counters in JapanTo take advantage of our service, you must appear in person at anyof the Welcome Inn reservation counters located at the TouristInformation Centers: Tokyo (10th fl. Tokyo Kotsukaikan Bldg., 2-10-1,Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku), Kyoto (9th fl. of JR Kyoto Sta.), NaritaInteranational Airport, Kansai Interanational Airport.

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