奈良県 · Kinki Region
Nara Hidden Gems
Japan's first permanent capital — giant bronze Buddhas, the oldest wooden buildings on earth, and free-roaming deer in the middle of town.
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Climate & Best Season
A hot, humid basin in summer and cold in winter; the Yoshino mountains are cooler and see snow. Blossoms in April, foliage in November.
Famous For (Food)
- Kakinoha-zushi
- Miwa somen
- Narazuke pickles
- Kudzu sweets
Signature Sights
- Todaiji & Nara Park
- Kasuga Taisha
- Horyuji (UNESCO)
- Mt. Yoshino cherry blossoms
