Utahimechō in Nara-ken
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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 University

Nara University is a private university of approximately 3,700 students, in Misasagi-cho, Nara, Japan. It is approximately a 20-minute walk from the Kintetsu train line's Takanohara Station. 1500 Misasagi-cho, Nara 631-8105, Japan

Located at 34.7153, 135.783 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Nara Prefecture

Yamato-Saidaiji Station

Yamato-Saidaiji Station is a railway station owned by Kintetsu Corporation and located in Saidaiji Kunimichō Itchōme, Nara, Japan. The station is also called Kintetsu Saidaiji Station or Saidaiji Station .

Located at 34.6938, 135.783 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Todaiji Gakuen

Tōdaiji Gakuen (東大寺学園 Tōdaiji Gakuen) is a private school, combined middle and high school in the city of Nara, Japan. It was founded in 1926 as an offshoot of the famous Tōdai-ji temple, and began as an evening middle school (夜間中学) for working students. Daytime education began in 1963, when the current name was adopted, and evening education was dropped in 1977.

Located at 34.7133, 135.789 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buddhist schools, Educational institutions established in 1926, High schools in Japan, Junior high schools in Japan, Private schools in Japan, Education 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

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

Heijō Station

Heijō Station is a railway station on the Kintetsu Kyoto Line in Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan. |}

Located at 34.7016, 135.785 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Railway stations in Nara Prefecture, Railway stations opened in 1928

Narayama Station

Narayama Station is a train station on the West Japan Railway Company (JR West) (JR West) Kansai Main Line in Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan. In addition to the trains on the Yamatoji Line, the Regional Rapid Service and Local trains of the Nara Line stop at the station.

Located at 34.7107, 135.81 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Railway stations 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 1 miles away.
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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 1 miles away.
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Buddhist temples in Nara Prefecture