Nara is the capital city of Nara Prefecture located in the Kansai region of Japan. Eight temples, shrines, and ruins in Nara remain: specifically Tōdai-ji, Saidai-ji, Kōfuku-ji, Kasuga Shrine, Gangō-ji, Yakushi-ji, Tōshōdai-ji, and the Heijō Palace, together with Kasugayama Primeval Forest, collectively form "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara", a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the Nara period, Nara was the capital of Japan, and the Emperor lived there before moving the capital to Kyoto.
Postcard 1: Yakushi-ji Temple
Yakushi-ji is one of the most famous imperial and ancient Buddhist temples in Japan, that was once one of the Seven Great Temples of Nanto, located in Nara. The temple is the headquarters of the Hossō school of Japanese Buddhism.
Thanks to Neetu, Amar and Kasyyap who were visiting Nara.
Postcard 2: Todai-Ji Temple.
The card shows Great Buddha at the Todai-Ji temple in Nara. This is the largest bronze statue of Buddha in the world.
Thanks to Ms Kenji of Japan.
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