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Nishinokyo District, Nara

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  • This train stop is very convenient for visiting the two world heritage temple complexes nearby and enjoyed a stroll through the craft shop complex indicated on the Nara tourist map. We had a nice lunc...  more »
  • Nice place to walk around. Picked up some nice sake and rice sold by local vendors. Many nice little restaurants and shops to see as well as nice local buildings and culture  more »
  • Todai-ji Temple, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine near the toshodai-ji Temple of Yakushi-ji Temple, but not for the calm down area itself. Be prepared to wait and just food and beverage outlets, and even less so in this area get to lunch.
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