NARA

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Nara became the first permantent capital of Japan in the year 710. The influence of Buddhism in the city of Nara grew so strong that the government decided to move the capital in the year 784 to Nagaoka. Nara is located in the Kinai plain quite close to Kyoto and Osaka. The city used to be a very important religious and cultural center of Japan. Many historical monuments remain today; the Todaiji temple is one of the most famous of them. Please visit the Nara pages of our Photo Gallery.

NARA Nara City Tourist information center. Nara Home Page (Japan Window) General information. A Complete Sightseeing Guide for Nara (Keihanna Plaza) Tourist information. Nara City Tourist information center.