Hachijō in Nara-ken
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Yakushi-ji

is one of the most famous imperial and ancient Buddhist temples in Japan, located in Nara. The temple is the headquarters of the Hossō school of Japanese Buddhism. Yakushi-ji is one of the sites that are collectively inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, under the name of "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara. " The main object of veneration, Yakushi Nyorai, also named "The Medicine Buddha", was one of first Buddhist Deities to arrive in Japan from China in 680, and gives the temple its name.

Located at 34.6684, 135.784 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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680 establishments, Religious organizations established in the 7th century, World Heritage Sites in Japan, National Treasures of Japan, Important Cultural Properties of Japan, Japanese pagodas, 690s architecture, 1970s architecture, Buddhist temples in Nara Prefecture

Tōshōdai-ji

Tōshōdai-ji (唐招提寺) is a Buddhist temple of the Ritsu sect in the city of Nara, in Nara Prefecture, Japan. The Classic Golden Hall, also known as the kondō, has a single story, hipped tiled roof with a seven bay wide facade. It is considered the archetype of "classical style. " It was founded by a Chinese Buddhist monk named Jianzhen during the Nara period in the year 759. Jianzhen was hired by the newly empowered clans to travel in search of funding from private aristocrats as well.

Located at 34.6756, 135.785 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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759 establishments, Religious organizations established in the 8th century, World Heritage Sites in Japan, National Treasures of Japan, Buddhist temples in Nara Prefecture

Siege of Nara

Following the 1180 Battle of the Uji, in which Minamoto no Yorimasa fought a small Taira army with the help of monks from the Mii-dera and other temples, the victorious Taira, angry at being opposed, decided to assault and burn the Miidera, before moving on to Nara. The Taira were opposed by warrior monks from nearly every major monastery and temple in Nara. Taira no Shigehira and Tomomori, both sons of Kiyomori, head of the clan, commanded the siege.

Located at 34.6833, 135.8 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1180 in Japan, Conflicts in 1180, Battles of the Genpei War, Sieges involving Japan, Heian period

Nara Station

|} Nara Station is a railway station located in Nara, Japan. Operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West), it is the main stop in the city of Nara on the Kansai Main Line, the terminus for the Sakurai Line (Man-yō Mahoroba Line), and Nara Line trains for Kyoto begin here and run on the Kansai Line to Kizu before diverging. Also, a limited number of Gakkentoshi Line trains terminate here via Kizu during early mornings and late nights.

Located at 34.6807, 135.819 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Railway stations in Nara Prefecture, Railway stations opened in 1890

Nishinokyō Station

Nishinokyō Station is a railway station on the Kintetsu Kashihara Line in Nara, Japan.

Located at 34.6702, 135.783 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Railway stations in Nara Prefecture

Daian-ji

Daian-ji was founded during the Asuka period and is one of the Seven Great Temples of Nara, Japan.

Located at 34.668, 135.813 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Asuka period, Zen temples, Buddhist temples in Nara Prefecture

Shin-Ōmiya Station

Shin-Ōmiya Station (新大宮駅) is a railway station on the Kintetsu Nara Line, located in the city of Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 34.6855, 135.812 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Railway stations in Nara Prefecture

Nara Centennial Hall

Nara Centennial Hall is a multi-use complex in Nara, Japan. It opened in 1999 as part of the centennial celebrations of the municipality of Nara. There is a large hall that seats up to 1720, a smaller concert hall with a capacity of 446, and a gallery. Arata Isozaki was the architect, with acoustical design by Nagata Acoustics.

Located at 34.6803, 135.816 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Concert halls in Japan, Nara, Nara, Buildings and structures in Nara Prefecture, Visitor attractions in Nara Prefecture, 1999 establishments in Japan, Music venues completed in 1998, Arata Isozaki buildings