Nara, Japan

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Rank : 8.8 (average on 5 votes)

Coordinates : 34.688717, 135.806533 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : Nara, the ancient capital of Japan, is one of the traditional centers. Unmissable spectacular Shinto and Buddhist temples (Todai-ji Temple, Kasuga, Kofukiji, and many others). Beautiful ideas strolling through the large park paths, where running a huge amount of fawns (as the island of Miyajima). Even the historic streets of the center are very ... Japanese. Like walking into a cartoon Doraemon.

Recommended equipment : Since we went in August on a long tour do-it-yourself in Japan with the family, I just brought the Fuji X100T with two additional lenses. I found myself very well, but of course it would be good to have an excursion greater focal blanket. Ritornandoci with a more favorable climate, would not do less to cover from 14 to 70 mm and, possibly, also would take a short telephoto. The stand would be great (I do not know whether it is allowed to use it inside the temples).

Best months : Spring (possibly pecking the period of Hanami, the cherry blossom) and autumn. Who lived there, it ensures that autumn is much better (there are no crowds, and the foliage colors are wonderful). Summer - experience! - It is terrible. Hot and humid unbearable. In winter with snow to be picturesque, and you can enjoy even more of the wonderful onsen, which in Japan are everywhere (except in Tokyo!). One night in Nara is not enough, consider to stay there two nights to see her calmly.

How to get there : Train from Kyoto. On the line it is also the city of Uji, with beautiful views of the river and the unmissable Temple Byodoin.

Visits : Unfortunately almost all the important temples in Japan have an entrance fee. There are also wonderful museums, such as the small but intense next to the Kofukuji temple.

Notes : To better experience the historic town of Atmospheric, advice to stay in a ryokan.

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