Nara, Nara

Nara (奈良市) is a city in Japan on the island of Honshu. It is the capital city of Nara Prefecture.

It has been recognized as a core city since 2002.

History
Many of the temples, shrines and ruins in Nara form "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara", which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The site includes
 * Tōdai-ji
 * Kōfuku-ji
 * Kasuga taisha
 * Gangō-ji
 * Yakushi-ji
 * Tōshōdai-ji
 * Heijō Palace

The Kasugayama Primeval Forest is also identified as a world heritage site.

Geography
The city is in the northern part of Nara Prefecture. It is on the border with Kyoto Prefecture.

Other websites

 * Nara City website
 * Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara