Tōdai-ji

Located on the North side of Nara Park, in the ancient capital of Japan, Nara City 🇯🇵 Todai-ji temple is a breathtaking architectural work of art and is the largest ancient wooden building in the world. Deer surround the temple, making it feel even more magical 🦌 Entering through the South gate, Nandaimon, you can see two Niwang Kongorikishi statues which are 8 metres tall! They are beautifully carved, vivid and fierce. Facing each other in ‘A-Un’ mutual understanding ～ their minds perfectly on the same wavelength. As you go into the Great Buddha Hall, also known as the Golden Hall, there is a 10 metre bronze statue of Lucena Buddha. Over the years, the head of the statue has been stolen many times, so the colour of the body and head are actually slightly different. It is recommended to visit this temple during spring or autumn time to witness the cherry blossoms or maple leaves in full bloom 🌸🍁 #japan_photo_now #localguides #mytravelhacks #cherryblossom2024 #historicallandmarks #localguides #kyoto #kyotojapan #japan #japantrip

Nara Park Nara Park Address: Nara Park, 469 Zoshicho, Nara, Nara Prefecture 630-8211, Japan. · In the park, there are many deer. Although they seem gentle, their temperaments are not small. Especially the male deer, they will fight each other for food when they are in a bad mood. When feeding deer, please pay attention to the following points: 1. Deer-like, they are usually more hungry in the morning and have a bigger temper. It's best not to do anything to make them angry in the morning. 2. Don't try to lure deer with food, they will get angry. 3. When feeding, be careful not to be blocked by the deer, and do not easily expose the deer cake. If the deer knows that you still have deer cake, it will not let you go easily. 4. When encountering antlered male deer, avoid angering them. Being bumped by a female deer is no big deal, but being bumped by an antlered male deer could result in injury. Deer may headbutt, kick, or bite people. Please be careful when feeding them. 🦌Toudaiji Todai-ji Temple Address: 406-1 Zoshicho, Nara-shi, Nara 630-8587, Japan. · At the east gate, there is one of the gathering places for deer. The temple is free to enter, but there is a fee for worshiping in the main hall. It is strongly recommended to visit the main hall, which is very shocking!!! Actually, before going, I had seen many photos in various travel guides, but when I saw it in person, I could only open my mouth and say "Wow!" The main hall is 60 meters high, equivalent to about 20 floors of residential buildings! · 🦌Kasugataisha Spring Grand Shrine · Address: 160 Kasugano-cho, Nara-shi, Nara 630-8212, Japan. In Nara Park, there is an ancient shrine called Kasuga-taisha, which is also one of the three major shrines in Japan and was formerly known as Kasuga Shrine. The 3,000 stone lanterns and hanging lanterns inside the shrine are also very famous. In addition, there are 3,000 cultural relics including 520 national treasures hidden in the shrine. Especially the quaint stone lanterns are a special scenery of Kasuga-taisha. Walking on the stone lantern avenue in the lush forest, one can be immersed in the ancient charm of Nara.

🏯 Nara was once the capital of Japan, containing rich cultural history and beautiful scenery, many people choose it as their first choice for traveling in Japan, feeling the past time ⌛️ 🏨 FUFU series hotel first entered Kansai, located on the south side of Nara Park, within walking distance to Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Outside the courtyard, you can see cute deer, and inside the courtyard is a quiet ancient city inn ⛩ ● Time to reminisce 👨🏻‍🎨 The hotel is designed by famous Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, interpreting the traditional Japanese architectural thought 'courtyard house as one' 🏆 The lobby displays wood carvings, rust paintings and other historical treasures, with a low-key and stable temperament 🛋 5 types of 30 suites in total, creating a simple and rustic feel with wooden furniture, decorated with linen, iron art and other local handmade decorations, the garden outside the window presents different expressions with the seasons ♨️ Each room has a spacious balcony and a private open-air hot spring, and is equipped with a natural herbal bath sachet; 👘 After the bath, wear the Japanese yukata and feather woven coat prepared by the hotel to stroll in the garden, it's pleasant and comfortable ● Fusion cuisine 🍶 Kaiseki cuisine 'Dripping Green': Nara is the birthplace of Japanese herbal medicine, rich nourishing ingredients combined with Wagyu beef, bird cheese, cooked with Chinese medicine method to create a creative Kaiseki cuisine with color, aroma and taste 🍳 Teppanyaki 'Kuri': The smoke from the iron plate and the rich aroma of meat, like a feast for the senses 🥃 Lounge 'Lotus': Order a whiskey, wine or original cocktail, jazz music and lights create a charming night 🍱 Breakfast: Japanese breakfast is as exquisite and rich as the garden scenery, don't miss the ancient tea porridge special to Nara 🍵 Afternoon tea: Nara matcha paired with Japanese honey cake or Wagashi, enjoy the afternoon time ● Healing time 🌿 Medicinal hot spring: The bicarbonate hot spring is rich in sodium, calcium and other elements, in addition to the private hot spring in the room, there is also a hot spring medicinal bath that can be rented - Suzaku's bath 💆🏻‍♂️ Herbal SPA: Collaborate with high-end brand Sisley to create a SPA with multiple effects, herbal bath and special herbal drink, leading the senses into a luxurious journey 💐 Yoga Mountain Garden: The hotel has restored the Japanese historical and cultural heritage 'Yoga Mountain Garden', and designed a Japanese inner courtyard with its height difference, and will also hold flower arrangement classes from time to time ● Historical experience ⛩ Morning walk: Guided by a guide who knows Nara history like the back of his hand, take you to Todaiji Temple, the largest wooden building in the world, stroll through Nara Park, off-the-beaten-path sightseeing spot Tobihino, visit Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and tell the story ⛰️ Nature walk: Along the mountains and valleys, step into the ancient trade route of Nara, visit the original secluded waterfall of Kasuga Mountain, and reach the mountain top observation deck overlooking the whole view of Nara 🚲 Rickshaw sightseeing: You can choose from three lines: Mikasa, Wakakusa, Takamaru, and Kasuga for sightseeing, and listen to the rickshaw driver explain the history and culture along the way ● Encounter the ancient city 🏛 Nara National Museum: One of the only four national museums in Japan 🏯 Nara-machi: Retains the characteristics of townhouses from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji era 🌸 Yoshino Mountain: One of the most famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan

Nara is a perfect day trip from Kyoto. It takes about an hour by train. This is Todaiji (東大寺, Tōdaiji, "Great Eastern Temple"). It is one of the most impressive temples in Japan, and plays a major role in Japanese history through the ages. The temple was constructed in 752 as the head temple of all provincial Buddhist temples of Japan and grew so powerful that the capital was moved away from Nara in 784 in order to lower the temple's influence on government affairs. Until recently, Todaiji's main hall, the Daibutsuden (Big Buddha Hall), held the record as the world's largest wooden building, despite the fact that the present reconstruction of 1692 is only two thirds of the original temple hall's size. The massive building houses one of Japan's largest bronze statues of Buddha (Daibutsu). The 15 meters tall, seated Buddha represents Vairocana and is flanked by two Bodhisattvas. Several smaller Buddhist statues and models of the former and current buildings are also on display in the Daibutsuden Hall. #kyototrip #japan #trip #tripmoments #temples