This Is Where Paradise Begins
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS:
NARA
Nara Deer Park - The park is home to towering trees, ancient historical sites, flowers, mountains, and rocks. Herds of deer, totaling over 1,200, are scattered throughout the mountains, forests, and temple ponds, symbolizing Nara's tourism.
Nara Palace Site Historical Park - A state-run park built on the World Cultural Heritage Site "Heijo Palace Ruins". This was once a prosperous place as the capital of Japan after the capital was moved to Heijo-kyō in 710 AD. Heijo-kyō was built in the style of "Chang'an City", the capital of the Tang Dynasty, with a total area of about 2,500 hectares. It is said that 100,000 people lived in this impressive metropolis at the time. At that time, "Heijo Palace" was the core facility of Heijo-kyō, the residence of the emperor, the office of government, and the venue for various celebrations.
KYOTO
Fushimi Inari Shrine - is the most important of several thousands of shrines dedicated to Inari. famous for its thousands (over 10,000) of closely-spaced orange torii gates that wind over the hills of Inariyama beyond the entrance to the shrine. Inari was seen as the patron of business, and merchants and manufacturers have traditionally worshipped Inari.
OSAKA
Kuromon Market - The traditional market in Osaka's Namba district has long and narrow passages lined with vendors selling fresh fish and agricultural products. Visitors to the market can carefully select products while following the cries of fishmongers.
Osaka Castle - It is a symbol of Osaka, encompassing thirteen buildings that have been designated as Important Cultural Properties by the Japanese government.