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    Day 7

    83 mi

    Reindeer in Nara and Completion in Kobe

    Today you will visit two cities at once: Nara and Kobe. In Nara, you'll meet wonderful reindeer and the Big Buddha, and in Kobe you'll taste some of Kobe's tastiest beef.
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    29.6 mi
    1 hr 10 min
    09:301 hr

    Nihonryōri Hanagiku

    Chic! We start the day with breakfast at the hotel's luxurious, historic, French-focused restaurant.
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    1.4 mi
    10 min
    10:4530 min

    Todai-ji Temple (東大寺)

    The temple was built in 752 by order of Emperor Shomu, and was to lead all Buddhist temples in Japan. Its main hall, Daibutsuden, is the home of the well-known Great Buddha of Nara. The statue, 15 meters tall, weighs about 25 tons.
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    0.8 mi
    5 min
    11:301 hr

    Nara Park (奈良公園)

    After the temple, take a walk through the park grounds. The cutest thing here is the deer. You can feed them and pet them, they are not afraid of you at all.
    The Todai-ji Temple complex takes up most of the northern park. As you walk by, you might notice small buildings and structures scattered throughout the area. The Nandaimon Gate is a large wooden gate with two tall, menacing looking statues depicting the Guardian Kings of Nio. Two other interesting places there are Hokkedo (Sangatsudo Hall) and Nigatsudo Hall.
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    1.6 mi
    10 min
    12:4030 min

    Kasuga Taisha

    Kasuga Taishya is the most famous shrine of Nara. The temple was built at the same time as Nara and is dedicated to the deity responsible for protecting the city. The temple was reconstructed every 20 years, but then this rule was abolished.
    The temple has an Assembly Hall, which is free to enter. There is also a paid inner area where you can get a closer look at the chambers of the shrine. The farthest hall is the main sanctuary.
    There are various small shrines in the forest around the temple, 12 of which are located along the path, they are dedicated to the 12 gods of fortune.
    A short walk from the main Kasuga Taixia temple complex is the Shinen Manyo Botanical Garden. It features some 250 plant species described in the Manyoshu, Japan's oldest poetry collection, which dates back to the Nara period. The temple is open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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    3.8 mi
    20 min
    13:451 hr 30 min

    Wakakusayama Hill

    After a walk in the park, we climb a mountain where deer are also walking. The view of the city is wonderful, and there are fewer tourists than in previous places. There is a fee to enter.
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    3.2 mi
    15 min
    15:3030 min

    See another ancient Buddhist temple, Kofuku-ji.
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    0.7 mi
    10 min
    16:151 hr

    Well just delightfully beautiful garden! The photos are insanely inspiring. Aesthetic pleasure is guaranteed :)
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    40.6 mi
    1 hr 30 min
    18:451 hr 30 min

    Red Rock 本店

    Your evening stays free, but that doesn't mean you have to lie in a hotel the whole time! Let's go to Kobe for the world's most delicious Wagyu beef. You won't regret it! You'll also get to see another new city you've never seen before.
    In addition to the delicious beef, the restaurant has a full range of different drinks as well as alcoholic cocktails. Cards are accepted.
    The restaurant is open every day from 11:30 to 23:00.
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    1.6 mi
    15 min
    20:3011 hrs 30 min

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