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As Japan’s first permanent capital, Nara is home to a wealth of historical and cultural delights—and deer, lots of deer! Check out our guide to find out how to make the most of your time in this ancient area.

Visit Nara, the city where you’ll find one of Japan’s largest and most famous bronze Buddha statue, its second-tallest pagoda, and hundreds of friendly deer!

Once the capital of Japan, the historical monuments of Nara include temples, a shrine, a palace, a forest and lots of deer!

Every traveler to Japan should be sure to visit at least a few of the nation's stellar World Heritage Sites, ranging from 1,000-year-old temples and shrines to breathtaking natural biospheres.

Follow the colorful leaves of autumn from Hokkaido to Kyoto to experience a historical journey of Japan.

Take a graphics-enhanced tour of Nara, Kyoto and Osaka!

How to enjoy Japan in 8 days without missing any of the best bits

Designer and illustrator Carolina Puropopo shares her artistic impressions of Kyoto and Nara.