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In 747 Empress Komyo had this temple built to help heal her ailing husband, Emperor Shomu. Unfortunately, by the end of the Nara era only the main hall had escaped damage by fire. National treasure status has been given to the... more
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A good view of the temple can be seen from the nearby tomb of Empress Shotoku, whose wishes were fulfilled when "the Great Eastern Temple" was established in 765. Now one of Nara's top seven, in those days it was a major comple... more
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For a bit of local history, stop here before visiting the temples and museums. The Koshin-do Hall is named for the monkey-like god, called Migawari-zuru or Negai-zaru. His role is to prevent bad luck, instead the monkey can be... more
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Once an imperial palace (Himuro Gosho) became the head provincial nunnery. Hokke-ji was established as a convent in 747 by Empress Komyo, who was the wife of Emperor Shomu. She had inherited the place from Fubito Fujiwara, her... more
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The core of the shrine's artifacts is regalia from both the Kasuga Wakamiya Taisha and the clan shrine of the Fujiwaras, the Kasuga Taisha. The holdings include 12th century dance masks for Bugaku, armor (one Heian sword and a... more
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Located near Hannya-ji, Futai-ji is known for its flowers which include irises, chrysanthemums, camellias, golden bells, and hagi (Japanese bush clover). In 847 this temple was established by Narihira Ariwara, who is well known... more
Nara Travel Experiences
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Kyoto
We got the bullet train (or Shinkansen) from Toyko to Kyoto which impressively sped (25kmph)through the city and countryside in just... Continue reading »
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Boxes of Light
Kyoto is a set of beautiful boxes made from glass and wood and light, floating four or five high in neat streets , with tiny pines perfec... Continue reading »
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Takayama and Kyoto
In the morning I walked around the Miya-gawa River which runs through the center of Takayama. At two locations there were Morning M... Continue reading »
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Osaka
Having visited Peter’s work and talked to one of his secretaries about the ferry to Korea, we jumped on the train again to Osaka. O... Continue reading »
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Kyoto--Arashiyama and Shopping streets
I took a train to neighboring Kameoka to catch the Hozu-gawa Kudari, a boat ride down the Hozu-gawa River. The ride was relaxing an... Continue reading »
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