<Todai-ji Temple (originally constructed in 734 , later rebuilt in1692)>

Nara Prefecture is located in the center of the Honshu, Japan’s main island. Nara became the capital of Japan in 710 AD. As the city’s Buddhist monasteries came into power, it became a political threat to the government, the capital was moved to Nagaoka in 784. The city has a full of historical assets, including some of Japan’s oldest temples, shrines, many of which are preserved in good condition.

The current population of Nara City is little less than 1.5 million. Many of them commute to Osaka. Due to its proximity to larger cities, the population has been increasing over time.


Climate In the beginning of September, it is normally hot and humed. The average of highest temperature is about 30ºC and the lowest is about 20ºC.

Insurance . It is your obligation to purchase insurance which may be necessary in case of accident, sickness and so forth.

Nara-ken New Public Hall is situated in Nara Park, which was established in 1880. In the park, you will find one of the city's landmark Todai-ji Temple which houses the Japan's largest Buddha statue. Nara Park is also famous for freely roaming deer.

Nara Prefecture: http://www.pref.nara.jp/index-e.html
Nara City: http://www.city.nara.nara.jp/b_hp/english/index.htm
Nara Tourist Information: http://www1.sphere.ne.jp/naracity/e/e_hp.html
Nara Convention Bureau: http://www.kcn.ne.jp/~info-ncb/e/ecoakuse1.html

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