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Tōdai-ji

, is a Buddhist temple complex located in the city of Nara, Japan. Its Great Buddha Hall (大仏殿 Daibutsuden), houses the world's largest bronze statue of the Buddha Vairocana, known in Japanese simply as Daibutsu (大仏). The temple also serves as the Japanese headquarters of the Kegon school of Buddhism. The temple is a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site as "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara", together with seven other sites including temples, shrines and places in the city of Nara.

Located at 34.6892, 135.84 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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750s architecture, Religious buildings completed in 1709, 745 establishments, Religious organizations established in the 8th century, World Heritage Sites in Japan, National Treasures of Japan, Buddhist temples in Nara Prefecture, Colossal Buddha statues, Gardens in Nara Prefecture, Nara period

Shōsōin

The Shōsō-in is the treasure house that belongs to Tōdai-ji, Nara The building is in the azekura log-cabin style, with a raised floor. It lies to the northwest of the Daibutsuden (which houses the Great Buddha). The Shōsō-in houses artifacts connected to Emperor Shōmu (701–756) and Empress Kōmyō (701–760), as well as arts and crafts of the Tempyō period of Japanese history.

Located at 34.6919, 135.839 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buddhist temples in Nara Prefecture, Museums in Nara Prefecture, National Treasures of Japan, World Heritage Sites in Japan

Nara Dreamland

was a theme park near Nara, Japan which was built in 1961 and inspired by Disneyland in California. On August 31, 2006, Nara Dreamland closed permanently.

Located at 34.7, 135.824 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Defunct amusement parks in Japan, Buildings and structures in Nara Prefecture, 1961 establishments, 2006 disestablishments

Nigatsu-dō

Nigatsu-dō (二月堂, "The Hall of the Second Month") is one of the important structures of Tōdai-ji, a temple in Nara, Japan. Nigatsu-dō is located to the east of the Great Buddha Hall, on the hillside of Mount Wakakusa. It includes several other buildings in addition to the specific hall named Nigatsu-dō, thus comprising its own sub-complex within Tōdai-ji.

Located at 34.6893, 135.844 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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World Heritage Sites in Japan, National Treasures of Japan, Buddhist temples in Nara Prefecture

Kizu Station (Kyoto)

Kizu Station is a railway station located in Kizugawa, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West). It is the junction point between the Yamatoji Line, the Nara Line and the Gakkentoshi Line. Gakkentoshi Line trains terminate here, while Nara Line trains continue on the Kansai Line to Nara. Yamatoji Line trains from Osaka and JR Namba continue one stop more to Kamo.

Located at 34.7359, 135.825 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Railway stations in Kyoto Prefecture, Railway stations opened in 1896

Kamikoma Station

Kamikoma Station is a train station located in Kizugawa, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 34.7506, 135.821 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Railway stations in Kyoto Prefecture

Konoike Athletic Stadium

Konoike Athletic Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Nara, Nara, Japan. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 30,000 people.

Located at 34.6985, 135.829 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Football venues in Japan, Athletics (track and field) venues in Japan, Multi-purpose stadiums in Japan, Sports venues in Nara Prefecture

Jōruri-ji

Jōruri-ji is a temple of the school of Pure Land Buddhism with an historic Japanese garden located in Kizugawa, Kyoto Prefecture, in Japan. It is one of the only remaining examples of a Paradise garden of the early Heian Period. The three-storied pagoda, the main hall, the group of nine sitting Amida Nyorai statues and the group of Four Heavenly Kings are designated as National Treasures.

Located at 34.7161, 135.873 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Pure Land Buddhism, Gardens in Japan, Gardens in Kyoto Prefecture, Buddhist temples in Kyoto Prefecture