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Nara / temple area

Chikō’s Mandala

Chikō’s Mandala is a temple area around Nara and nearby, best known for history, traditional streets and iconic sights.

Type temple area
Area Nara and nearby
Highlights
historytraditional streetsiconic sights

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Chikō’s Mandala is a temple area around Nara and nearby, best known for history, traditional streets and iconic sights.

What it is: a temple area around Nara and nearby

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Small city ideal for day trips and low-speed walking routes.

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