Of Japan's 17 UNESCO sites, there are 7 in Nara alone (excluding the deers). I started out being quite ambitious. Read: Visit ALL the Sites! Then I got a little OD-ed. Don't get me wrong, they are each special and significant in their own way. Even UNESCO thinks so. But... bear in mind that each temple requires an admission fee of its own and I actually came from Kyoto (more temples). And the traveling also takes a toil. So my tip: Strategize. Find a few that you must visit, either from far or up close, and take time to admire the deers. Here's the low-down on all 7 sites:
| Serial ID Number | Name & Location | Coordinates | Area | Date Inscribed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 870-001 | Tôdai-ji Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan | N34 41 20 E135 50 23 | Property: 68.9 Ha Buffer zone: 327.9 Ha | 1998 |
| 870-002 | Kôfuku-ji Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan | N34 40 59 E135 50 00 | Property: 12.4 Ha Buffer zone: 327.9 Ha | 1998 |
| 870-003 | Kasuga-Taisha and Kasugayama Primeval Forest Nara City, Nara Prefecture, | N34 40 53 E135 50 54 | Property: 391.7 Ha Buffer zone: 327.9 Ha | 1998 |
| 870-004 | Gangô-ji Nara City, Nara Prefecture, | N34 40 40 E135 49 52 | Property: 0.8 Ha Buffer zone: 327.9 Ha | 1998 |
| 870-005 | Yakushi-ji Nara City, Nara Prefecture, | N34 40 06 E135 47 03 | Property: 5.1 Ha Buffer zone: 93.15 Ha | 1998 |
| 870-006 | Tôshôdai-ji Nara City, Nara Prefecture, | N34 40 32 E135 47 05 | Property: 9.1 Ha Buffer zone: 93.15 Ha | 1998 |
| 870-007 | Nara Palace Site Nara City, Nara Prefecture, | N34 41 31 E135 47 49 | Property: 128.9 Ha Buffer zone: 464.6 Ha | 1998 |
Here are the 3 sites I visited (I'm sure you can do better than me):
1. Todaiji Temple
You had to walk past this impressive gate to get to the inner temple. Here's how humbling the gates can be:
Then another gate
And finally the temple
2. Kofukuji Temple area
This is actually quite near the train station. Wandering the grounds is free but entering some areas requires a fee.
3. Gangô-ji
More pictures are available on my Flickr (simply click any photo).
Do stay tuned for some hidden gems I discovered in Nara coming up very soon.
Cost: Varies
Access: Walk from Nara Station
Related Posts:
My Japan Itinerary (December 2012)
Japan Day 8 – Nara, Day Trip:
- Using the Kansai 3-day Pass
- Nara Deers
- Nara Temples
- Nara Gems
- Minoo Onsen (Osaka)
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