A view of a marble statue depicting Fuku-Kenjaku Kannon, the Goddess of Compassion, along a path on the hill in Nara Park
David Mareuil • 18 May 2023 • update: 18 May 2023
Nara, cradle of Japanese culture
NARA, JAPAN - APRIL 5 : Free-ranging deer walk around Nara Park on April 5, 2023, in Nara city, Japan. Nara Park is famous for its verdant nature, ancient temples and free-ranging deer, considered sacred and called the Messengers of the Gods. Nara, the first capital of Japan (710-784), is the cradle of Japanese culture, arts and crafts. The city of Nara and its region have the oldest edifices and the most precious historical treasures in Japan. The secrets of Japan's earliest times, vestiges of the country's history, are still buried in great forests since the time when people lived in harmony with nature. ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil
Nara, cradle of Japanese culture
NARA, JAPAN - APRIL 5 : A view of Todai-ji temple on April 5, 2023, in Nara city, Japan. Topped by two huge kutsugata, the Todai-ji houses the largest gilded bronze statue of Buddha Vairocana (Birushana Bosatsu). Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the 48.5m high Todai-ji is the largest wooden construction on the planet, the main building of which is called Daibutsu den and houses the largest Buddha statue in the world. Nara, the first capital of Japan (710-784), is the cradle of Japanese culture, arts and crafts. The city of Nara and its region have the oldest edifices and the most precious historical treasures in Japan. The secrets of Japan's earliest times, vestiges of the country's history, are still buried in great forests since the time when people lived in harmony with nature. ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil
Nara, cradle of Japanese culture
NARA, JAPAN - APRIL 5 : A free-ranging deer rests in Nara Park on April 5, 2023, in Nara city, Japan. Nara Park is famous for its verdant nature, ancient temples and free-ranging deer, considered sacred, called the Messengers of the Gods. Nara, the first capital of Japan (710-784), is the cradle of Japanese culture, arts and crafts. The city of Nara and its region have the oldest edifices and the most precious historical treasures in Japan. The secrets of Japan's earliest times, vestiges of the country's history, are still buried in great forests since the time when people lived in harmony with nature. ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil
Nara, cradle of Japanese culture
NARA, JAPAN - APRIL 5 : Free-ranging deer rest in Nara Park on April 5, 2023, in Nara city, Japan. Nara Park is famous for its verdant nature, ancient temples and free-ranging deer, considered sacred, called the Messengers of the Gods. Nara, the first capital of Japan (710-784), is the cradle of Japanese culture, arts and crafts. The city of Nara and its region have the oldest edifices and the most precious historical treasures in Japan. The secrets of Japan's earliest times, vestiges of the country's history, are still buried in great forests since the time when people lived in harmony with nature. ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil
Nara, cradle of Japanese culture
NARA, JAPAN - APRIL 5 : A view of the Temple of the Second Month (Nigatsu-do), located on a hill in Nara Park, on April 5, 2023, Nara city, Japan. Nigatu-do whose building is supported by many pillars, offering a beautiful view of the whole city, houses the Kannon statue representing the Goddess of compassion. Nara, the first capital of Japan (710-784), is the cradle of Japanese culture, arts and crafts. The city of Nara and its region have the oldest edifices and the most precious historical treasures in Japan. The secrets of Japan's earliest times, vestiges of the country's history, are still buried in great forests since the time when people lived in harmony with nature. ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil
Nara, cradle of Japanese culture
NARA, JAPAN - APRIL 5 : A view of an old gate leading to compound of a temple in Nara Park on April 5, 2023, in Nara city, Japan. Nara Park is famous for its verdant nature, ancient temples and free-roaming deer, considered sacred and called the Messengers of the Gods. Nara, the first capital of Japan (710-784), is the cradle of Japanese culture, arts and crafts. The city of Nara and its region have the oldest edifices and the most precious historical treasures in Japan. The secrets of Japan's earliest times, vestiges of the country's history, are still buried in great forests since the time when people lived in harmony with nature. ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil
Nara, cradle of Japanese culture
NARA, JAPAN - APRIL 5 : A couple of tourists look at the park and the city of Nara from the Temple of the Second Month (Nigatsu-do), located on a hill in Nara Park, on April 5, 2023, Nara city, Japan. Nigatu-do whose building is supported by many pillars, offering a beautiful view of the whole city, houses the Kannon statue representing the Goddess of compassion. Nara, the first capital of Japan (710-784), is the cradle of Japanese culture, arts and crafts. The city of Nara and its region have the oldest edifices and the most precious historical treasures in Japan. The secrets of Japan's earliest times, vestiges of the country's history, are still buried in great forests since the time when people lived in harmony with nature. ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil
Nara, cradle of Japanese culture
NARA, JAPAN - APRIL 5 : A view of the main building of the Todai-ji temple, and the city of Nara in the background, on April 5, 2023, in Nara city, Japan. Topped by two huge kutsugata, the Todai-ji houses the largest gilded bronze statue of Buddha Vairocana (Birushana Bosatsu). Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the 48.5m high Todai-ji is the largest wooden construction on the planet, the main building of which is called Daibutsu den and houses the largest Buddha statue in the world. Nara, the first capital of Japan (710-784), is the cradle of Japanese culture, arts and crafts. The city of Nara and its region have the oldest edifices and the most precious historical treasures in Japan. The secrets of Japan's earliest times, vestiges of the country's history, are still buried in great forests since the time when people lived in harmony with nature. ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil
Nara, cradle of Japanese culture
NARA, JAPAN - APRIL 5 : A view of the 55m five-storey Gojuno-to pagoda, the symbol of Nara city, on April 5, 2023, Nara city, Japan. Gojuno-to is located within the grounds of Kofuku-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nara, the first capital of Japan (710-784), is the cradle of Japanese culture, arts and crafts. The city of Nara and its region have the oldest edifices and the most precious historical treasures in Japan. The secrets of Japan's earliest times, vestiges of the country's history, are still buried in great forests since the time when people lived in harmony with nature. ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil
Nara, cradle of Japanese culture
NARA, JAPAN - APRIL 5 : A view of the main building of the Todai-ji temple, and the city of Nara in the background, on April 5, 2023, in Nara city, Japan. Topped by two huge kutsugata, the Todai-ji houses the largest gilded bronze statue of Buddha Vairocana (Birushana Bosatsu). Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the 48.5m high Todai-ji is the largest wooden construction on the planet, the main building of which is called Daibutsu den and houses the largest Buddha statue in the world. Nara, the first capital of Japan (710-784), is the cradle of Japanese culture, arts and crafts. The city of Nara and its region have the oldest edifices and the most precious historical treasures in Japan. The secrets of Japan's earliest times, vestiges of the country's history, are still buried in great forests since the time when people lived in harmony with nature. ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil
Nara, cradle of Japanese culture
NARA, JAPAN - APRIL 5 : Tourists enjoy the view of the park and the city of Nara from the Temple of the Second Month (Nigatsu-do), located on a hill in Nara Park, on April 5, 2023, Nara city, Japan. Nigatu-do whose building is supported by many pillars, offering a beautiful view of the whole city, houses the Kannon statue representing the Goddess of compassion. Nara, the first capital of Japan (710-784), is the cradle of Japanese culture, arts and crafts. The city of Nara and its region have the oldest edifices and the most precious historical treasures in Japan. The secrets of Japan's earliest times, vestiges of the country's history, are still buried in great forests since the time when people lived in harmony with nature.
( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil
Nara, cradle of Japanese culture
NARA, JAPAN - APRIL 5 : A view of the Temple of the Second Month (Nigatsu-do), located on a hill in Nara Park, on April 5, 2023, Nara city, Japan. Nigatu-do whose building is supported by many pillars, offering a beautiful view of the whole city, houses the Kannon statue representing the Goddess of compassion. Nara, the first capital of Japan (710-784), is the cradle of Japanese culture, arts and crafts. The city of Nara and its region have the oldest edifices and the most precious historical treasures in Japan. The secrets of Japan's earliest times, vestiges of the country's history, are still buried in great forests since the time when people lived in harmony with nature. ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil
Nara, cradle of Japanese culture
NARA, JAPAN - APRIL 5 : A man looks at of the Todai-ji temple from the gate of the temple on April 5, 2023, in Nara city, Japan. Topped by two huge kutsugata, the Todai-ji houses the largest gilded bronze statue of Buddha Vairocana (Birushana Bosatsu). Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the 48.5m high Todai-ji is the largest wooden construction on the planet, the main building of which is called Daibutsu-den and houses the largest Buddha statue in the world. Nara, the first capital of Japan (710-784), is the cradle of Japanese culture, arts and crafts. The city of Nara and its region have the oldest edifices and the most precious historical treasures in Japan. The secrets of Japan's earliest times, vestiges of the country's history, are still buried in great forests since the time when people lived in harmony with nature. ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil
Nara, cradle of Japanese culture
NARA, JAPAN - APRIL 5 : Tourists are seen visiting the Todai-ji temple on April 5, 2023, in Nara city, Japan. Topped by two huge kutsugata, the Todai-ji houses the largest gilded bronze statue of Buddha Vairocana (Birushana Bosatsu). Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the 48.5m high Todai-ji is the largest wooden construction on the planet, the main building of which is called Daibutsu den and houses the largest Buddha statue in the world. Nara, the first capital of Japan (710-784), is the cradle of Japanese culture, arts and crafts. The city of Nara and its region have the oldest edifices and the most precious historical treasures in Japan. The secrets of Japan's earliest times, vestiges of the country's history, are still buried in great forests since the time when people lived in harmony with nature. ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil
Nara, cradle of Japanese culture
NARA, JAPAN - APRIL 5 : A view of Todai-ji temple on April 5, 2023, in Nara city, Japan. Topped by two huge kutsugata, the Todai-ji houses the largest gilded bronze statue of Buddha Vairocana (Birushana Bosatsu). Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the 48.5m high Todai-ji is the largest wooden construction on the planet, the main building of which is called Daibutsu den and houses the largest Buddha statue in the world. Nara, the first capital of Japan (710-784), is the cradle of Japanese culture, arts and crafts. The city of Nara and its region have the oldest edifices and the most precious historical treasures in Japan. The secrets of Japan's earliest times, vestiges of the country's history, are still buried in great forests since the time when people lived in harmony with nature. ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil
Nara, cradle of Japanese culture
NARA, JAPAN - APRIL 5 : Tourists are seen near the 28m high big gate, called Nandai-mon on April 5, 2023, in Nara city, Japan. Nandai-mon is a remnant of the Kamakura era (1185 – 1333), which leads to the Todaiji temple, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, whose main building of 48.5m high houses the largest bronze statue. golden Buddha Vairocana (Birushana Bosatsu). Nara, the first capital of Japan (710-784), is the cradle of Japanese culture, arts and crafts. The city of Nara and its region have the oldest edifices and the most precious historical treasures in Japan. The secrets of Japan's earliest times, vestiges of the country's history, are still buried in great forests since the time when people lived in harmony with nature. ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil
Nara, cradle of Japanese culture
NARA, JAPAN - APRIL 5 : Tourists observe a huge 13th century wooden statue, representing a guardian, placed at the entrance of the 28m high big gate, called Nandai-mon on April 5, 2023, in Nara city, Japan. Nandai-mon is a remnant of the Kamakura era (1185 – 1333), which leads to the Todaiji temple, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, whose main building of 48.5m high houses the largest bronze statue. golden Buddha Vairocana (Birushana Bosatsu). Nara, the first capital of Japan (710-784), is the cradle of Japanese culture, arts and crafts. The city of Nara and its region have the oldest edifices and the most precious historical treasures in Japan. The secrets of Japan's earliest times, vestiges of the country's history, are still buried in great forests since the time when people lived in harmony with nature. ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil
Nara, cradle of Japanese culture
NARA, JAPAN - APRIL 5 : A Japanese woman dressed in a kimono walks in front of a huge 13th century wooden statue, representing a guardian, placed at the entrance of the 28m high big gate, called Nandai-mon on April 5, 2023, in Nara city, in the Japan. Nandai-mon is a remnant of the Kamakura era (1185 – 1333), which leads to the Todaiji temple, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, whose main building of 48.5m high houses the largest bronze statue. golden Buddha Vairocana (Birushana Bosatsu). Nara, the first capital of Japan (710-784), is the cradle of Japanese culture, arts and crafts. The city of Nara and its region have the oldest edifices and the most precious historical treasures in Japan. The secrets of Japan's earliest times, vestiges of the country's history, are still buried in great forests since the time when people lived in harmony with nature.
( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil
Nara, cradle of Japanese culture
NARA, JAPAN - APRIL 5: A tourists gives crackers to free-ranging deer at Nara Park near the Todai-ji temple listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on April 5 April 2023, in the city of Nara, Japan. Nara Park is famous for its verdant nature, ancient temples and free-ranging deer, considered sacred and called the Messengers of the Gods. Nara, the first capital of Japan (710-784), is the cradle of Japanese culture, arts and crafts. The city of Nara and its region have the oldest edifices and the most precious historical treasures in Japan. The secrets of Japan's earliest times, vestiges of the country's history, are still buried in great forests since the time when people lived in harmony with nature. ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil
Nara, cradle of Japanese culture
NARA, JAPAN - APRIL 5: Tourists give crackers to free-ranging deer at Nara Park as they visit the Todai-ji temple listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on April 5 April 2023, in the city of Nara, Japan. Nara Park is famous for its verdant nature, ancient temples and free-ranging deer, considered sacred and called the Messengers of the Gods. Nara, the first capital of Japan (710-784), is the cradle of Japanese culture, arts and crafts. The city of Nara and its region have the oldest edifices and the most precious historical treasures in Japan. The secrets of Japan's earliest times, vestiges of the country's history, are still buried in great forests since the time when people lived in harmony with nature. ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil
Nara, cradle of Japanese culture
NARA, JAPAN - APRIL 5 : A free-ranging deer walks in Nara Park on April 5, 2023, in Nara city, Japan. Nara Park is famous for its verdant nature, ancient temples and free-ranging deer, considered sacred and called the Messengers of the Gods. Nara, the first capital of Japan (710-784), is the cradle of Japanese culture, arts and crafts. The city of Nara and its region have the oldest edifices and the most precious historical treasures in Japan. The secrets of Japan's earliest times, vestiges of the country's history, are still buried in great forests since the time when people lived in harmony with nature.
( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil
Nara, cradle of Japanese culture
NARA, JAPAN - APRIL 5 : Free-ranging deers walk in the middle of tourists in Nara Park on April 5, 2023, in Nara city, Japan. Nara Park is famous for its verdant nature, ancient temples and free-ranging deer, considered sacred and called the Messengers of the Gods. Nara, the first capital of Japan (710-784), is the cradle of Japanese culture, arts and crafts. The city of Nara and its region have the oldest edifices and the most precious historical treasures in Japan. The secrets of Japan's earliest times, vestiges of the country's history, are still buried in great forests since the time when people lived in harmony with nature. ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil
