We reached Nara at about 11 am and walked to our hotel, Hotel Nara Kommachi. It was a cozy, little hotel, really comfortable, and spotlessly clean. From there, we walked to the Kofukuji Temple. Nara is a small town, so you can walk around everywhere.
After about 10 minutes, we could see the towering structure of the pagodas right in front of us. We went there and were amazed by the ancient architecture of the Japanese.
All major Nara attractions, including the Kofukuji temple, are located in an area called the Nara Park. There are hundreds of deer wandering all over the park. We could touch the deer. We also took many pictures.
Next, after a short walk through a nice tree lined grove in the park, we went to the Nara National Museum. Here we learnt many different things. For example, we saw the exact processes involved in placing crystal eyes into the sockets of the head of a Buddha statue.
We were now on our way to see the main temple of Nara, the Todaiji Temple. On the way to the temple, we stopped by a traveler rest house. This rest house was made by a Japanese Multinational Corporation which makes buildings and structures earthquake-proof. Here, there was a earthquake simulator which showed the vibrations which were felt during various high-intensity earthquakes all over Japan. Me and my brother sat on the chair of the machine and felt what it was like to be in an earthquake.
The Todaiji temple was huge and magnificent. It was established by a monk from India, Bodhisena in the 8th century. Coincidentally, the very next day was the anniversary of the establishment of the temple, and it was to be celebrated in a grand way. Kathakali dancers were going to perform, as the celebration was organised by the Indian Embassy in Tokyo.
In the temple, we had a guide with us, who told us about the history of the temple. There was a hole (Buddha's nostril) in which people were wriggling through. Supposedly, any person who goes through the hole will be enlightened in their next life.
After the day's sights, we went to a shopping street. At about 9 pm, we went to our cosy little hotel room and slept like logs.
After about 10 minutes, we could see the towering structure of the pagodas right in front of us. We went there and were amazed by the ancient architecture of the Japanese.
All major Nara attractions, including the Kofukuji temple, are located in an area called the Nara Park. There are hundreds of deer wandering all over the park. We could touch the deer. We also took many pictures.
Next, after a short walk through a nice tree lined grove in the park, we went to the Nara National Museum. Here we learnt many different things. For example, we saw the exact processes involved in placing crystal eyes into the sockets of the head of a Buddha statue.
We were now on our way to see the main temple of Nara, the Todaiji Temple. On the way to the temple, we stopped by a traveler rest house. This rest house was made by a Japanese Multinational Corporation which makes buildings and structures earthquake-proof. Here, there was a earthquake simulator which showed the vibrations which were felt during various high-intensity earthquakes all over Japan. Me and my brother sat on the chair of the machine and felt what it was like to be in an earthquake.
The Todaiji temple was huge and magnificent. It was established by a monk from India, Bodhisena in the 8th century. Coincidentally, the very next day was the anniversary of the establishment of the temple, and it was to be celebrated in a grand way. Kathakali dancers were going to perform, as the celebration was organised by the Indian Embassy in Tokyo.
In the temple, we had a guide with us, who told us about the history of the temple. There was a hole (Buddha's nostril) in which people were wriggling through. Supposedly, any person who goes through the hole will be enlightened in their next life.
After the day's sights, we went to a shopping street. At about 9 pm, we went to our cosy little hotel room and slept like logs.
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