Visit Heijo Palace in Nara and explore its amazing history with a private guide. See museums, a reconstructed palace, and a beautiful Japanese garden. Learn fun facts about life and culture in Japan during the 8th century.
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Begin the tour with a look at a life-size replica of the ship that carried Japanese envoys to China in 702.
This museum showcases how international influences, especially from China and Korea, shaped Japanese culture, art, and religion in the 8th century.
Walk through Suzaku Gate, the majestic entrance to the ancient Nara Imperial Palace. Thousands of people passed through this gate during Japan’s early imperial history.
Learn about the tools and techniques used to uncover the secrets of the past and see artifacts that reveal how people lived and worked in ancient Nara.
Dive deeper into Japan’s imperial history with exhibits that explain the customs, laws, and political systems of the Nara period.
This museum features exhibits on housing, daily activities, and the innovative architecture of the time, showing how culture and society evolved.
End the tour with a peaceful walk through a traditional Japanese garden inside the palace grounds.
You will return to the starting point.
