Nara

Nara Prefecture is located in the Kansai region, Japan.

Overview

Nara Prefecture is in central Japan, south of Kyoto. In the capital Nara, wild deer roam Nara Park. Within the park, Tōdai-ji Temple is home to the 15m Daibutsu bronze Buddha. To the southwest, the 7th-century Hōryū-ji Temple complex is built around a towering wooden pagoda. In spring, the slopes of Mt. Yoshino are covered with thousands of blooming cherry trees. There are trails and waterfalls in the Mitarai Valley.