8 most beautiful Shrines and Temples you should visit in Nara

With so many National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties, Nara is considered to be one of the ancient city in Japan. Plan a trip here. Once you walk out the station, you will feel the old Japan atmosphere all the way. Start from the most famous temple in Nara, Todaiji. It has the world's largest bronze statue of the Buddha. It is also listed in UNESCO World Heritage as one of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara". You may not be a Buddhist but here really brings you peace and calmness. Not to mention how cute the Sika deers are!   

After touring Todaiji, you can walk through temples, shrines and streets. We try to list you the best 8 Shrines and temples you wouldn't want to miss when you in Nara. Just by visiting these spectacular shrines and temples, you will get to better understand Japan history. And of course, most shrines are surrounded by the beauty of nature or well-designed gardens. Each of the temples has its own architecture style for you to discover! 

東大寺
東大寺
自752年完工以來,東大寺作為信仰之地一直深受人民愛戴。不論是戰亂時燒毀後修葺建重的建築物或大佛、天才運慶與快慶的作品與金剛力士像都不容錯過。
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春日大社
春日大社
獲列入世界遺產的春日大社於1300年前遷都時興建,原為用作供奉氏神。佇立在原始森林中央,鮮紅色的神殿既壯觀亦神秘。
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唐招提寺
唐招提寺
由中國的高僧.鑑真於奈良時代創建的唐招提寺。寺內仍保存著興建當時的建築物與佛像,讓人聯想起古時的舊時風貌。
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興福寺
興福寺
世界遺產興福寺以古都奈良的地標五重塔而聞名。除了國寶級建築物以外,亦有各種天平時代的佛教雕刻,讓人看得眼花撩亂。
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法隆寺
法隆寺是日本最古老的木造寺院,1400年來一直魅力不減,為後世留下了滿是謎團的傳說與古代歷史韻味。
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藥師寺
藥師寺
藥師寺與東大寺、興福寺等均齊名為奈良的代表性寺院。寺內保存了佛像、繪畫、建築等眾多貴重的歷史遺產。
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東大寺 二月堂
東大寺 二月堂
位於東大寺法華堂北方,以「修二會」(取水節)聞名的「二月堂」,是能俯視大佛殿的屋簷、一望奈良市街景的著名景點。
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新藥師寺
新藥師寺
超過1200年歷史,代表奈良時代藥師信仰的貴重建築物與佛像。栩栩如生、魄力十足的十二神將不容錯過。
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