"Why didn't I go to Nara sooner?🇯🇵✈️🌎

Nara, a quiet ancient capital. It tends to be overshadowed by Kyoto, but it's actually a treasure chest filled with "charms that only those in the know will know." Here are five reasons why you'll want to choose Nara for your next trip. 1. There are plenty of World Heritage sites. And it's not crowded. Nara is packed with historical buildings registered as World Heritage sites, such as Todaiji Temple, Horyu-ji Temple, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine. But what's surprising is how empty they are. 💡 "Horyu-ji Temple" is the oldest wooden building in the world, and the current version is over 1,300 years old! Even though it's a tourist destination, it's so luxurious to be able to enjoy "some time just for yourself." 2. I feel a little embarrassed when I make eye contact with the deer. In Nara Park, friendly deer walk around normally. Their bows to ask for food make me feel warm inside. 💡 Nara's deer are said to be "messengers of the gods" and are designated as a national natural monument. 3. The gourmet food slowly catches your attention. Nara pickles? Not just that. Miwa somen noodles, persimmon leaf sushi, the ancient cheese "So", and other unique gourmet foods are a treasure trove. 💡 "So" is an extremely rare ingredient made by boiling down milk, which was highly valued even in the Imperial Court during the Heian period. 4. Nara time flows. The people and the atmosphere are somehow laid back. The relaxed time, which is unusual for a tourist destination, will relax your mind. 💡 "Naramachi" is an area where old townhouses remain, and now it is dotted with stylish cafes and workshops. 5. Nara at night is more fantastical than you can imagine. The illuminated five-story pagoda of Kofuku-ji Temple and the night of the candle-lit "Nara Toukae" festival. The light floating in the silence is like a scene from a story. 💡The Nara Toukae Festival is held every August, and more than 20,000 candles are lit. ⸻ If you're wondering where to go next, why not take a look at Nara? I'm sure it will quietly light a fire in your sensibilities. #EnjoyJapan #Nara #DomesticTravel