Hokkejichō in Nara-ken
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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

Heijō Palace

Heijō Palace in Nara, was the Imperial Palace of Japan (710-784 AD), during most of the Nara period. The Palace was located in the north end of the capital city, Heijō-kyō. The remains of the palace, and the surrounding area, was established as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998 along with a number of other buildings and area, as the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara."

Located at 34.6911, 135.796 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Nara, Nara, Places of Scenic Beauty, 710s architecture, World Heritage Sites in Japan, Imperial residences in Japan, Former buildings and structures of Japan, Former palaces, Nara period, Special Historic Sites, Buildings and structures in Nara Prefecture, Visitor attractions in Nara Prefecture, History of Nara Prefecture, Museums in Nara Prefecture

Nara National Research Institute for Cultural Properties

The Nara National Research Institute for Cultural Properties, also known by its former name, the Nara Research Institute for Cultural Properties, is one of two research institutes that comprise the National Institutes for Cultural Heritage, an independent administrative institution created in 2001.

Located at 34.6917, 135.788 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Research institutes in Japan, Japanese studies, Research institutes

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

Heijō-kyō

Heijō-kyō (平城京, also Heizei-kyō, sometimes Nara no miyako), was the capital city of Japan during most of the Nara period, from 710–40 and again from 745–84. The Palace site is a listed UNESCO World Heritage together with other places in the city of Nara. Empress Gemmei ordered the Imperial capital moved from Fujiwara-kyō to Heijō-kyō in 708, and the move to Heijō-kyō was complete in 710. Heijō-kyō was modeled after Chang'an, the capital of Tang Dynasty China, although Heijō-kyō lacked walls.

Located at 34.6911, 135.795 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Former capitals of Japan, Nara period, Planned capitals

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 Prefectural University

Nara Prefectural University is a public university in Nara, Nara, Japan. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1953, and it was chartered as a university in 1990.

Located at 34.6875, 135.821 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1953, Japanese public universities, Universities and colleges in Nara Prefecture

Hokke-ji

, is a Buddhist temple located in the city of Nara, Japan. Hokke-ji was built by Empress Kōmyō in 745, originally as a nunnery temple on the grounds where previously her father Fujiwara no Fuhito's mansion stood. According to records kept by the temple, the initial construction went on until around 782. The temple once had a large complex with several halls and gates, and two pagodas. Hokke-ji was heavily damaged in the fierce Siege of Nara, in 1180.

Located at 34.6924, 135.804 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Nara, Nara, Religious organizations established in the 8th century, Important Cultural Properties of Japan, Buddhist temples in Nara Prefecture, Places of Scenic Beauty, Nara period

Futai-ji

Futai-ji, also known as Narihira-dera, is a Buddhist temple in Nara, Japan. The temple was opened by Ariwara no Narihira in 847, known as the author of the Tales of Ise. The temple was built over a place where it was formerly a mansion of Narihira's grandfather, former Emperor Heizei. The main hall houses a Shō-kannon buddha image as its primary worship object, surrounded by five Myo-O, as well as a small Shinto shrine also inside the same building.

Located at 34.6947, 135.812 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buddhist temples 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