Nara Hidden Gems
La première capitale permanente du Japon, plus ancienne que Kyoto. Plus de mille cerfs se promènent librement dans le parc, le Grand Bouddha du Todai-ji impressionne par son échelle, et les trois mille lanternes de Kasuga Taisha complètent une excursion idéale depuis Kyoto ou Osaka.
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La première capitale permanente du Japon : bouddhas de bronze géants, les plus anciens bâtiments en bois du monde et des cerfs en liberté en plein centre-ville.
Climat et meilleure saison
Cuvette chaude et humide en été, froide en hiver ; les monts Yoshino sont plus frais et enneigés. Cerisiers en avril, feuillage en novembre.
Spécialités culinaires
- Kakinoha-zushi
- Miwa somen
- Légumes marinés narazuke
- Douceurs au kudzu
Lieux emblématiques
- Todaiji et parc de Nara
- Kasuga Taisha
- Horyuji (UNESCO)
- Cerisiers du mont Yoshino
Kofukuji Temple
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Kashihara Jingu Shrine
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Todaiji Temple
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Mount Yoshino
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Toshodaiji Temple
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Horyuji Temple
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Yakushiji Temple
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Kasuga Taisha
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Isonokami Jingu Shrine
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Yoshino Mikumari Shrine
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Gangoji Temple
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Asuka-dera Temple
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