Nara was the ancient capital of Japan even before Kyoto. It’s famous for the biggest Buddha statue in Japan.

For those who like poetry, please check out Man’yōshū, which is a collection of ancient Japanese poetry from AD 759.

Compared to Kyoto, Nara is a rustic and simplistic area. It is well known for its many deer that are unafraid of humans.

Of course there are numerous temples and shrines.

The classical tea rooms in Nara hotel are popular.

Naramachi, which is a former merchant district with old houses, is popular among tourists too. There is also a lot of delicious food to eat.