NOOK version of our illustrated travel guide will take you to Nara, Japan.Nara is an ancient capital city in Nara Prefecture, Kansai region of Japan. Throughout 2010 the city celebrated its 1300th anniversary. Overshadowed by its more famous neighbor Kyoto, Nara is omitted from many a time-pressed tourist's itinerary. However, Nara is home to many important scenic and historical sites, and today preserves its main sights much more attractively than Kyoto within Nara Park and neighborhoods like Naramachi.Finding Internet access when out and about can be problematic so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents and internally to access context-specific information quickly and easily when offline. Many web links are included as well for additional information. Contents: Welcome To Nara Overview Arrivals By plane By train By bus JR Bus Willer Express Nara Kotsu Local Transportation On foot By bus Sightseeing Highlights Nara Park Other sights Fun Activities Walking tours Working Shopping Highlights Central City Outskirts Dining Guide Take-out Bars, Clubs & Drinking Accommodation Guide Budget Mid-range Splurge Safety & Security Communications Local & Day Trips
NOOK version of our illustrated travel guide will take you to Nara, Japan.Nara is an ancient capital city in Nara Prefecture, Kansai region of Japan. Throughout 2010 the city celebrated its 1300th anniversary. Overshadowed by its more famous neighbor Kyoto, Nara is omitted from many a time-pressed tourist's itinerary. However, Nara is home to many important scenic and historical sites, and today preserves its main sights much more attractively than Kyoto within Nara Park and neighborhoods like Naramachi.Finding Internet access when out and about can be problematic so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents and internally to access context-specific information quickly and easily when offline. Many web links are included as well for additional information. Contents: Welcome To Nara Overview Arrivals By plane By train By bus JR Bus Willer Express Nara Kotsu Local Transportation On foot By bus Sightseeing Highlights Nara Park Other sights Fun Activities Walking tours Working Shopping Highlights Central City Outskirts Dining Guide Take-out Bars, Clubs & Drinking Accommodation Guide Budget Mid-range Splurge Safety & Security Communications Local & Day Trips
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