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Nara City's proximity to Osaka and Kyoto makes it a popular day trip destination. However, spending only a couple of hours here is not nearly enough to fully experience its magic.
Spending a night or two will give you enough time to wander through the park full of deer, explore Naramachi, visit the magnanimous Daibutsu, admire the pagoda at Kōfuku-ji temple, and even find peace at Kasuga Taisha shrine.
Not only will this guide take you on a journey across Nara, but we'll also highlight the best neighborhoods and accommodations available in the region.
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START: Jan 17, 2021 END: Jan 17, 2021
Located in Ogori, Fukuoka, Nyoirinji Temple, which is famous for its huge collection of frog statues, holds a ritual every New Year to pray for good health and wellbeing. The ritual involves burning piles of leaves and branches of Hinoki cypress while chanting prayers to the beat of
taiko drums and blowing of horns. The Buddhist priests throw
gomagi (wooden sticks) into the burning pile and walk barefoot over the ashes. This act symbolizes health and happiness for the whole year. Spectators, from young children to the elderly, may also walk barefoot over the ashes.
Photo by Ogori City Tourist Association