Nara Park
奈良公園 · 나라시
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Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Nara Park2:29
Welcome to Nara Park, a place where history and nature have coexisted for over thirteen centuries. We are currently in one of the most historically significant landscapes in Japan. …
Listen in the app2The Sacred Deer — Etiquette and Legend2:28
As we walk along the main paths of the park, you are surrounded by over 1,200 wild deer. While they are technically wild animals, their interaction with humans is a cornerstone of the Nara experience. …
Listen in the app3Kofuku-ji Temple — The Pagoda Landmark2:18
On the western edge of Nara Park, we find the grounds of Kofuku-ji. This temple was the family temple of the Fujiwara clan, the most powerful aristocratic family during the Nara and Heian periods. …
Listen in the app4Isuien Garden — The Tea House Oasis2:07
Nestled quietly between Kofuku-ji and Todai-ji is the hidden gem of Isuien Garden. This is widely considered the most beautiful Japanese garden in Nara, and for good reason. …
Listen in the app5Todai-ji: Nandaimon Gate and the Nio Guardians2:07
As we approach the massive Todai-ji complex, we first pass through the Nandaimon, or Great South Gate. This is one of the largest and most impressive temple gates in Japan, reconstructed in the late 12th century. …
Listen in the app6Todai-ji: The Great Buddha Hall2:16
Before us stands the Daibutsuden, or Great Buddha Hall. Until recently, it held the record as the largest wooden building in the world. …
Listen in the app7Kasuga Taisha — The Shrine of a Thousand Lanterns2:10
Our final stop takes us to the eastern edge of the park, deep into the ancient forest of Kasugayama, to visit Kasuga Taisha. Established in 768, this was the family shrine of the Fujiwara clan and is dedicated to the deity…
Listen in the app8Closing2:04
As our day in Nara Park comes to an end, we find ourselves back among the sweeping lawns where we began. The sun setting behind the western hills casts long shadows across the park, and you might see the deer beginning to retreat…
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What is Nara Park?
Nara Park is a place in 나라시 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 나라시 |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 17 min 59 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 34.6855, 135.8434 |
| Last updated |
