Nara, Nara

Nara (Japanese: 奈良市, Nara-shi) is the capital city of Nara Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan, near Kyoto. Seven temples, shrines and ruins in Nara, specifically Todai-ji, Saidai-ji, Kofuku-ji, Kasuga Shrine, Gangoji, Yakushiji, Toshodaiji and Heijo Palace Remains, collectively forms "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara", a UNESCO's World Heritage Site.

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Japanese - City - Nara Prefecture - Kansai - Japan - Kyoto - Todai-ji - Saidai-ji - Kofuku-ji - Kasuga Shrine - Gangoji - Yakushiji - Toshodaiji - Heijo Palace - UNESCO - World Heritage Site

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