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"Built in 738 and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Todai-ji is the world’s largest wooden building and houses a 16-meter (52-foot) Buddha statue—an essential visit while in Nara." - Matthew Kepnes
World's largest wooden building housing giant bronze Buddha
406-1 Zoshicho, Nara, 630-8587, Japan Get directions
Nature preserve · Nara-shi
Ancient forest trails, waterfalls, Buddhist statues, mountain views
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Buddhist temple · Nara-shi
Massive 1203 wooden temple gate with guardian statues
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Restaurant · Nara-shi
Modern Spanish & Nara fusion, tasting menus, exquisite artistry & service
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Soba noodle shop · Nara-shi
Homemade tenju & juwari soba, local Shimane flavors
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Japanese restaurant · Nara-shi
Michelin-starred Japanese cuisine engaging all five senses
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Guest house · Nara-shi
Traditional ryokan-style guesthouse with garden, tatami rooms
Kaiseki restaurant · Nara-shi
Refined Japanese cuisine with seasonal ingredients and local sake
Regional Italian dishes highlighting local ingredients and seasonal flavors
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French restaurant using minimal ingredients for memorable dishes
French restaurant · Nara-shi
Parisian-inspired cafe & French restaurant, known for soup