As the ancient capital of Japan, the city of Nara celebrated the 1,300th anniversary of Heijo-kyo Capital in 2010. Nara Prefecture houses a great number of historic buildings and cultural assets, many of them are designated as World Cultural Heritage sites. Tourist attractions include the Todai-ji temple, Nara Park, Horyu-ji Temple, and Yakusih-ji Temple. There are also many traditional festivals held in the prefecture throughout the year. Moreover, historical towns such as Asuka or Yoshino are not to be missed.
As the ancient capital of Japan, the city of Nara celebrated the 1,300th anniversary of Heijo-kyo Capital in 2010. Nara Prefecture houses a great number of historic buildings and cultural assets, many of them are designated as World Cultural Heritage sites. Tourist attractions include the Todai-ji temple, Nara Park, Horyu-ji Temple, and Yakusih-ji Temple. There are also many traditional festivals held in the prefecture throughout the year. Moreover, historical towns such as Asuka or Yoshino are not to be missed.
