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Thursday, 13 December 2012

The Deer City - Nara And Todaiji Temple, Japan

Nara being the first capital city of Japan, is a wonderful place to visit. As it was the first capital there remains historic treasures including Japan's oldest and largest temples. It is just one hour from Osaka and Kyoto.

Lets have a look at one of the oldest and largest temple in Nara - Todaiji temple. It is very famous and also a landmark of Nara. Todaiji's main hall is world's largest wooden building. The Buddha statue inside is Japan's biggest bronze statue. The open hand alone is as big as a human being.

 







This pillar is a popular attraction in this temple. There is a hole in its base where the size of its is same as Buddha's nostrils. It is said that those who can squeeze in will have an enlightenment in their next life.

 Nara park is in central Nara. Nearly 1200 freely roaming deers have become a symbol of the city.