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What to do and see in Nara, Kinki: The Best History Museums
Thirteen hundred years ago, Nara (then Heiju-kyu) was the imperial capital of Japan. "Old Japan" is still easy to spot here, from Great Buddha Hall to traditional ryokans and the serene Isuien garden. Travelers rave about walking tours of Nara, particularly in the historic Naramachi merchant area.
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1. Nara National Museum
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4.5 based on 481 reviews
Reviewed By scottofhawaii - Honolulu, United States
I would say visiting this museum is equal to or more in significance than seeing Todaiji - the premier attraction in Nara. Todaji's got size and fame, but you're gonna see a wide variety of Buddhist treasures here. Magnificent statues, sculptures, reliefs, and whatnot pepper both buildings where you can spend quite a few hours viewing the exhibits and reading the excellent English descriptions most of them have. One special exhibition that I thought was fun was Buddhist art that involved images of animals. There were lots of informational signs here too in English with animal cartoon characters that I thought would be funny for the kids. I liked coming here a lot and am glad I didn't skip it. You shouldn't either.
2. Kofuku-ji Temple National Treasure Hall
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4.5 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By WarnerL_12 - Pasadena, United States
There is so much going on at Kofuku-ji; so many things to see. I enjoyed the temple as much as the other structures at the complex.
3. Nara Buddhist Sculpture Hall & Ritual Bronzes Gallery
4. Naramachi Museum
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4.0 based on 65 reviews
Naramachi Museum exhibits various tools, signboards and other items used in the Edo and Meiji Periods. The owner of this museum is Mr. Tetsuro Minami, whose ancestor started mosquito net manufacturing business in 1907 in Naramachi. Many of the exhibited items were found in the old storehouse of his family or in their neighbors’ and friends’ houses. He and his father collected them with great care and efforts. They have altered part of their private residence to exhibit their collections. The museum is open to the public for free.
5. Heijo Palace Museum
6. Kasuga Taisha Museum
7. Heijokyo Izanaikan
8. Nara City History Museum
9. Nara Palace Site Museum
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
10. Kamifukawa Rekishi Minzoku Shiryokan
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