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The centrepiece is, of course, the Daibutsu, or Great Buddha, which rivals Mt Fuji and Kyoto's Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji) as Japan's single most impressive sight. The Great Buddha is housed in Tōdai-ji, a soaring temple that presides over Nara-kōen, a park filled with other fascinating sights that lends itself to relaxed strolling amid the greenery and tame deer.

Most shops close early and can be quiet at night.

The Nara Park is full of fun with lovely deers.

It's highly recommended for nature lovers. You even could pet deers if you want to at the park.

You can experience the fun/laughter of the school students and see how different their culture is, compared to back home. I did everything in a rush and yes 2 days for this place will be good.

Volunteer tour guides are available at the cultural sites. They speak English and they are free of charge. Go to the Tourist information center. They are quite helpful.

Very little foreign turists, but lots of Japanese schools students in Horyui

Nara is has a low skyline so it's nice and refreshing if you're coming from the city. There is a lot to offer here and it is a bit of a hidden gem compared to other Japanese cities.

I guess I did not know what to expect.

To hire a car you must have an international driving licence (because it has a Japanese translation of your documents) drivers licence and passport. There are wonderful nearby places to visit - like Asuka pronounced ASka. This is the capital of Japan before Nara. There is a primeval forest in Nara where hunting and tree felling was banned in the 3rd century - right up to now - it is untouched.

He came back with a map in his hand and directed us to where we wanted to go. His action is most immpressive, going out of his way to make sure we don't lose our way. We found a kimono making school instead and they actually let us try on the kimono for a small fee. We were elated as we always like to take back with us a photo in the native costume, in this instance, the kimono. We looked lovely and graceful in the kimono.

downside- historic streets are quiet mostly after 5pm, best time to roam around- morning to afternoon nice and well stock supermarket- Parket, for drinks, meals take away and snacks

It is a small city with so much to see - beautiful temples, shrines, and gorgeous gardens. The tourist agency at the station were very helpful and offered us a fabulous volunteer guide, who was delightful and knowledgeable and helped us make the most of our short time in this lovely city. There were many lovely shops and restaurants and we would definitely like to return one day.

Great place for slowing down your busy pace and enjoy your life.

This is pretty much a huge archaeological site with some beautifully reconstrcted buildings and museums giving you a detailed understanding of how the palace site was used when Nara was the capital. It is not a busy as some of the other attractions, but a day on the site is certainly well worth the time.