Hello, my name is houlou, I'll be your guide throughout the visit, so here goesAre you planning a trip to the Kansai region of Japan?you can't miss the prefecture of Nara, a city located near kyoto and osaka. in the heart of the city is Nara park, which contains numerous cultural treasures, including Buddhist sites such as the Tôdai-ji temple and its remarkable 15-metre bronze Buddha, as well as the large park with its wild deer in semi-liberty. All in all, this prefecture, which was Japan's first fixed imperial capital (from 710 to 784), is a veritable melting pot of Japanese history, nature and culture.It is also renowned for its traditional crafts, such as the production of sumi Japanese ink and matcha tea whips. The prefecture is also a major producer of disposable chopsticks, which are made from the remains of Japanese cedar trees (sugi).Another major advantage is that you can explore the city mainly on foot. The ideal way to alternate between museums, temples and parks, without missing a beat, and to enjoy the dreamlike atmosphere of Nara.