Nara, the first capital of Japan

Nara is the name of the valley and the modern sound of the first long-term, centralized capital of Japan. A small city of 360,000 people is 38 km south of Kyoto. This is a wonderful place where you can truly experience antiquity.

I suggest visiting the oldest temple complex Todaiji with a huge park area adjacent to it, where more than 1,000 hand deer walk freely, which tourists feed with special rice cookies. You will be able to see the world's largest wooden structure Daibutsuden, in which majestically sits a giant bronze statue of the Buddha Vairochan; the most important Shinto sanctuary Kasuga Taishya, famous alley of endless stone lanterns and centuries-old trees.

I would like to pay special attention to the delightful Zen garden of Isuyen. It is simply a work of landscape art in the style of the Edo period. The garden stands on ponds that feed from nearby rivers. Stunningly cozy and peaceful place to relax. For a cup of green tea match with traditional sweets you can get a truly aesthetic pleasure, contemplating the beauty of the nature of this magical garden.