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Historical Monuments of Ancient Nara
Monumentos históricos de la antigua Nara
Historical Monuments of Ancient Nara (Nara) – located about 4 hours southwest of Tokyo (at the one-time capital of Japan), the city of Nara boasts various historical sites, including five Buddhist temples, a palace, and a Shinto shrine. Todai-ji Temple, a major attraction at Nara, houses the “Great Buddha of Nara” – the world largest bronze statue of a Buddha. Hours vary – see Todai-ji’s website for details: www.todaiji.cor.jp Admission: ¥500 (museum only), ¥800 (museum and Daibutsuden Hall).