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OJI T OSAKA NARA CITY HALL……………………… TEL（. 0742）34-1111 Nara City Tourist Information Center…TEL（. 0742）22-3900 To Tourist Information Center Police Box School NARA NARA PREFECTURAL GOVERNMENT… TEL（. 0742）22-1101 Hours:9:00-21:00 (Closed for the year-end and new-year holidays) Taxi Stand Post Office Hospital NARA POLICE STATION……………… TEL（. 0742）33-0110 JR Nara Station………………………TEL（. 0742）22-9821 e) in i L Bus Stop Hotel Parking oj NARA NATIONAL HOSPITAL………… TEL（. 0742）24-1251 Hours:9:00-17:00 (Closed for the year-end and new-year holidays) at ） m 線 a 路 TEL（. 0742）46-6001 TEL（. 0742）24-4858 (Y 和 ◎Nara Prefectural Government Exchange (Bank) Lavatory NARA PREFECTURAL HOSPITAL…… Kintetsu-Nara Station………………… ne 大 Li 線（ i 本 Hours:9:00-17:00 (Closed for the year-end and new-year holidays) sa 西 ◎ Nara City Hall n 関 JR Line ●Nara City Homepage Address● Horyuji Station Ka R R J Sarusawa Information……………… TEL（. 0742）26-1991 法隆寺駅 J Police Station Kintetsu Line http://www1.sphere.ne.jp/naracity/e/e_hp.html To OSAKA Hours:9:00-17:00 (Closed for the year-end and new-year holidays) NARA CITY TSEEING GU IGH IDE Nara was the capital of , called Heijokyo, from 710 to 784. It was S considered the cradle of Japanese culture, arts, and crafts. Buddism first 6 Byakugoji Temple（白毫寺） 9：00～17：00 14 Todaiji Temple（東大寺） World Heritage Site 8：00～16：30 flourished here under the strong patronage of successive emperors and Founded in 715 by the priest Gonso. Founded by Emperor Shomu to enshrine the Great Image of Buddha empresses. Major cultural heritage in Nara have been The site is said to have been a part of the villa of Shiki-no-miko, the seventh (Vairocana Buddha) and as the General Head-temple of all provincial temples prince of Emperor Tenchi. in Japan. It was completed in 752. Unfortunately, fire destroyed the edifice Registered on the UNESCO's World Heritage List as an The Temple was restored by the priest Eison in the Kamakura period (1192- twice, and the present structure, which was rebuilt in 1692, was scaled down to 1333). two-thirds of the original size. irreplaceable part of the cultural heritage of all humanity. Even after the rise and fall of the temple's power, the Hondo (Main Hall) and Nevertheless, it is the largest wooden building in the world and the magnificent the Miedo still remain. structure is sure to fill its visitors with awe. The city of Nara can be seen far off in the distance, as one passes through the （秋篠寺） main gate of the temple. 15 Akishinodera Temple 9：30～16：30 Founded in about 770 by the bishop Zenshu in compliance with the wishes of 7 Gangoji Temple（元興寺） World Heritage Site 9：00～17：00 Emperor Konin. The construction was completed in about 780. Originally founded by Sogano-Umako at Asuka (south of Nara) as the first In 1135, however, almost all the buildings except the Kodo (lecture hall) were Buddhist temple in Japan and was called Hokoji Temple. After the capital was burnt down by war fires. 1 Nara National Museum（奈良国立博物館） 3 Nara Park（奈良公園） 9：30～17：00 transferred to Heijokyo (present-day Nara) in 710, it was moved to the present The nicely balanced main hall, (designated as National Treasure), was rebuilt in A museum, specializing in Buddhist arts, stands in Nara Park. A huge wasteland area was made into a park in 1880 and was designated as a site in 718 and renamed as Gangoji Temple. The Gokurakubo Hall, originally the Kamakura Period (1192-1333). The West Gallery, the original building, was opened in 1895, while the East scenic spot in 1922. It is in this park that famous temples and shrines used as a part of monks' dormitory, still remain. However, it was repaired and Gallery was constructed in 1973. Apart from the regular exhibition of Buddhist designated as the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, such as Kofukuji Temple, made over into the Gokurakubo Hondo (main hall) and the Zenshitsu 16 Daianji Temple（大安寺） 8：00～17：00 (meditation hall) in 1244. relics such as sculptures, paintings, applied arts, calligraphy, and Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Grand Shrine, are located. There is no doubt that Said to have been founded by Prince Shotoku as the Kumagori Shoja Temple. archaeological objects, there are also several special exhibitions throughout such scenic spots, with their special integration of history and nature, are to be The temple was moved several times until it was finally set up at the present （般若寺） the year, such as the special exhibition of treasures from the Shoso-in seen nowhere else. The tame deer, which are one of the symbols of Nara, 8 Hannyaji Temple 9：00～17：00 site after the capital transfer to Heijokyo (present-day Nara). All the original Repository in fall. present a pleasant scene of serenity. Said to have been founded in about 630 by the priest Ekan from Korea. temple buildings were lost. In the temple festival held on January 23, Later in 735, Emperor Shomu built the pagoda and hall of this temple. worshippers can drink sacred alcohol called SASA-ZAKE which is served in 2 Isuien Garden（依水園） 10：00～16：30 4 Nara City Museum of Photography（奈良市写真美術館） 9：30～17：00 The Hannyaji Temple has an abundance of various flowers blooming in each of bamboo cups and said to have miraculous power to prevent cancer. One of the only two Japanese gardens of its kind in the ancient capital city of the four seasons, some of which are yellow roses, hydrangea, and cosmos. The first museum of photography in western Japan. In addition to a permanent 17 Hokkeji Temple (Nunnery)（法華寺） 9：00～16：00 Nara. The garden, which represents the acme of garden engineering of the exhibition of masterpieces of the late Taikichi Irie, a photographer who took Meiji period (1867-1912) has been designated by the nation as a scenic spot. many pictures of objects in Nara, it occasionally organizes special exhibitions. 9 Jurin-in Temple（十輪院） 9：00～17：00 Founded in the 7th Century by Empress Komyo as the center of all national With an area of 13,481m2, the garden consists of nunneries. Said to have been founded in the early 8th century by Asano Nakai, son of the the front yard on the west (right side) of the 5 Nara City Tourist Center（奈良市観光センター） 9 00 21 00 The temple, which had been the residence of her father, Fujiwara Fuhito, was entrance and back yard to the east of the porch. ： ～ ： Right Minister Kibi-no-makibi at the wishes of Empress Gensho. made into a convent. It is a unique combination of two promenade-type The Center is thoroughly furnished with information facilities that provide an The site of this temple was the former palace of Empress Gensho. The principal object of worship is the Juichimen Kannon (an Eleven-faced gardens of distinctly different characteristics. introduction to fascinating aspects of the ancient city of Nara, including The stone image (Jizo Bosatsu) in the stone chamber, (the Sekibutsugan), is Bodhisattva, a National Treasure) which is regarded as the image of Empress This Iandscape garden makes use of the views of traditional craftwork, souvenirs, and exhibitions of cultural properties. the chief object of worship in this temple. Komyo. The garden of this temple, with its atmosphere of tranquility and Wakakusayama Hill and Mt. Kasuga in the The Center is offered as your sightseeing base for further understanding, and serenity, is open to the public twice a year in spring and fall. background. It is a vast garden covered with as a travel base for your convenience. 10 Kasuga Grand Shrine（春日大社）World Heritage Site 9：00～16：00 18 Saidaiji Temple（西大寺） 8：30～16：30 greenery, and the Neiraku Art Museum has been Generally believed to have been founded by the Fujiwara Family (the most erected as an annex to the garden. powerful imperial court nobles in the 8th century), to their tutelary deity, after Founded in 765 at the wish of Empress Shotoku. the capital was moved to Heijokyo (present-day Nara). The architectual style of Since 846, its buildings have been repeatedly destroyed by fires. The existing the sanctuary is called the “Kasuga style”, because of the characteristic buildings, the Hondo (main hall) and the Aizendo Hall, were rebuilt in the Edo ■Kintetsu Nara Station Bus Stop Guide ■JR Nara Station Bus Stop Guide shape of its roof. The surrounding vermilion corridors, filled with bronze period (1603-1867). hanging lanterns, and surrounded by a thick, green grove, create an elegant Today, this temple is widely known its tea ceremony, in which an overly large- Yamatoji Restaurant N Airport Limousine Bus Boarding Site atmosphere. sized tools are used to serve tea. Nara Kotsu Travel Agent Night Express Bus Boarding Site Mr.Doughnut Airport Limousine Bus Information Office 10 19 （唐招提寺） World Heritage Site Nara Kotsu Travel Agent Toshodaiji Temple 8：30～16：30 Night Express Bus Information Office 11 The Garden of Kasuga Taisha Shrine（春日大社神苑） 9 00 16 00 Kentucky ： ～ ： Sightseeing Bus Office Founded by the Chinese priest Ganjin in 759, as the head- quaters of the Ritsu Mr.Doughnut Fried Chicken This is on the left side of the approach (about a ten-minute walk from the Ichi- 13 ATM Sect of Buddhism. This temple has handed down masterpieces of architecture no-torii gate) to the Kasuga Grand Shrine. It is a lovely garden with a pond in 1 2 12 11 and Buddhist statues in the 8th century. Nara Line House 3 the center, covering an area of about 1.5 hectares. In this garden about 900 Building 5 4 20 （薬師寺） World Heritage Site 4 3 2 1 6 plants of 300 varieties are grown. These plants are mentioned in the Manyoshu Yakushiji Temple 8：30～17：00 7 8 (Myriad-Leaves collection), the oldest Japanese anthology, compiled by 20 9 Established by Emperor Tenmu in the Asuka area to pray for healing for the Sightseeing Bus Boarding Site Otomo-no Yakamochi in the Nara period (645-794). the Gagaku (court music) Sightseeing Bus Boarding Site Empress. She later succeeded him to the throne under the name Empress and the Bugaku (court dance) are performed by the members of Kasuga Regnant Jito. Association for Early Performing Arts on May 5 and November 3 every year on 12 11 10 9 8 Because of the capital transfer to the Heijokyo (present-day Nara), the temple Police Box Tourist Information Center a stage set up in the pond. Throughout the year the garden is bright with Sightseeing Bus was moved to the present site. Kintetsu Nara Station seasonal flowers. Police Box Business Office However because of frequent ruinous fires, only the three-story East Pagoda is the original building remaining in the temple ground today. The Golden Hall Tourist Information Center 12 Kofukuji Temple（興福寺） World Heritage Site 9：00～17：00 (1976) and the three-story West Pagoda (1981) were reconstructed in the N Airport Limousine Bus Boarding Site Showa period (1926-1989). Night Express Bus Boarding Site With the establishment of the new capital, Heijokyo, in 710, the Umayasaka Temple was moved from Asuka to its present site and was given its present 21 Chuguji Temple (Nunnery)（中宮寺） 9：00～16：00 JR Nara Station name. In addition to the five-story pagoda, which is well known as a symbol of Nara, various buildings and historic Buddhist statues remind us of the long, Said to have been originated by Prince Shotoku in the 7th century to pray for 1 2 City Loop Bus (Sotomawari Line) 1 2 City Loop Bus (Sotomawari Line) impressive history of this temple. the repose of his parents, the Imperial Princess Hashihito and the Emperor 6 City Nakajunkan Loop Line Bus (Sotomawari Line) 60 8 7 9 2 1 3 7 Takabatake-cho (by way of Daibutsuden) Yomei. 60 8 7 9 2 1 3 7 Takabatake-cho (by way of Daibutsuden) 70 9 7 9 8 1 3 3 Kasugataisha-honden (by way of Daibutsuden) The main objects of worship, such as the statue of Nyoirin Kannon Bodhisattva 13 Shin-yakushiji Temple（新薬師寺） 9：00～17：00 70 9 7 9 8 1 3 3 Kasugataisha-honden (by way of Daibutsuden) 9 12 1 4 0 Saidaiji-eki (by way of Hokkeji ・ Heijokyuseki) and the embroidery of Tenjukoku Mandara, have been well preserved since the 8 52 9 8 Horyuji-mae (by way of Toshodaiji-higashiguchi ・ Yakushiji-higashiguchi) 13 1 3 1 Jieitai-mae (by way of Hokkeji) Founded in 747 by Empress Komyo with the prayer that her husband, Emperor foundation. 97 Horyuji-mae (by way of Toshodaiji-higashiguchi ・ Yakushiji-higashiguchi ・ Hokiji) 10 63 7 0 Rokujoyama (by way of Toshodaiji ・ Yakushiji) Shomu, would recover from his illness. 60 Oji-eki (by way of Horyuji) 12 52 9 8 Horyuji-mae (by way of Toshodaiji-higashiguchi ・ Yakushiji-higashiguchi) All the structures except the Hondo (Main Hall) were destroyed by fire during 22 Horyuji Temple（法隆寺） World Heritage Site 8：00～16：30 63 7 0 Rokujoyama (by way of Toshodaiji ・ Yakushiji) 97 Horyuji-mae (by way of Toshodaiji-higashiguchi ・ Yakushiji-higashiguch・i Hokiji) the Nara Period. Founded by Prince Shotoku in 607 and his aunt, Empress-Regent Suiko, in 10 79 8 6 8 7 9 0 Sharp-mae (by way of Daianji) 7 1 8 1 8 2 Daianji 60 Oji-eki (by way of Horyuji) The Main Hall and the several Buddhist statues housed here date back to the pursuance of the will of his father, Emperor Yomei. 135 ~ 1 4 1 ・ 1 4 3 ~ 1 4 6 Shiratsuchi-cho (by way of Daianji) 79 8 6 8 7 9 0 Sharp-mae (by way of Daianji) 7 1 8 1 8 2 Daianji early 8th century, and are designated as National Treasures. 11 12 1 4 0 Saidaiji-eki (by way of Hokkeji Heijokyuseki) 1 3 1 3 1 Jieitai-mae (by way of Hokkeji) 135 ~ 1 4 1 ・ 1 4 3 ~ 1 4 6 Shiratsuchi-cho (by way of Daianji) Burned down in 670, it was reconstructed in the 8th century. The five-story pagoda, Kondo (main hall) and other buildings have been well preserved, and BY BUS are the oldest wooden structure in the world. Bus Route No. Time The Buddha Statues in Nara Destination From Bus Stop Nara City Tourist Information Centers (Bus Terminal) Required Nara is also a treasure house of the . Since the introduction ( ) Akishinodera Temple Kintetsu－Saidaiji Station 72, 74 (Oshikuma) Akishinodara-mae 6 min. of Buddhism to Japan in the 6th century, Buddha statues played an Nara City Tourist Information Center……………… Tel. 0742 22-3900 Hours:9:00-21:00 (Closed for the year-end and new-year holidays) 60 (Oji-eki) Chuguji-mae 38 min. important role in the Japanese art and culture. The formative beauty of Chuguji Nunnery Kintetsu or JR －Nara Station JR Nara Station………………………………………… Tel.(0742)22-9821 52, 97 (Horyuji) Chuguji-mae 52 min. our country can be seen in historic changes from the youthful Hours:9:00-17:00 (Closed for the year-end and new-year holidays) appearance of the Hakuho period (7th century), through the Daianji Temple Kintetsu or JR －Nara Station 79, 86, 87, 90 (Daianji) Daianji 7 min. Kintetsu-Nara Station Tel.(0742)24-4858 gorgeousness and maturity of the Tempyo period (8th century), ………………………………… 60 (Oji-eki) Horyuji-mae 39 min. Hours:9:00-17:00 (Closed for the year-end and new-year holidays) Horyuji Temple Kintetsu or JR －Nara Station the delicacy and grace of the Fujiwara period (12th century), and 52, 97 (Horyuji) Horyuji-mae 53 min. Sarusawa Information………………………………… Tel.(0742)26-1991 12, 140 (Saidaiji-eki) finally to the vigorousness and animation of the Kamakura period Hours:9:00-17:00 (Closed for the year-end and new-year holidays) Hokkeji Temple Kintetsu or JR －Nara Station Hokkeji-mae 14 min. th 13, 15, 131 (Jieitai-mae) (13 century).If one stares at the face of the Buddha, one gets 52, 97, 88, 89 (Horyuji) Toshodaiji-higashiguchi 17 min. the feeling that the Buddha will begin talking at any moment. Free Tours in English Toshodaiji Temple Kintetsu or JR －Nara Station It is probably true that the passion, with which many people make 63, 70 (Rokujoyama) Toshodaiji 19 min. Nara S.G.G.Club…………………Tel.(0742)22-5595 Fax.(0742)22-5595 wishes to the Buddha, is in the mind of the Buddha. 52, 97, 88, 89 (Horyuji) Yakushiji-higashiguchi 18 min. Nara Student Guid…e ……………Tel.(0742)26-4753 Fax.(0742)26-1991 Yakushiji Temple Kintetsu or JR －Nara Station 63, 70 (Rokujoyama) Yakushiji 20 min. Nara YMCA Goodwill Guides…Tel.(0742)45-5920 Fax.(0742)47-6459