Nara Collection

Ukimido pavilion in the evening, Nara Park, Nara, Kansai, Japan

Kongo Rikishi (guardian) in the Todai-ji Temple at Nara, Japan. Photograph, c1960s
JAPAN: NARA: GUARDIAN. Kongo Rikishi (guardian) in the Todai-ji Temple at Nara, Japan. Photograph, c1960s

Pagoda, Horyu-ji temple, UNESCO World Heritage Site, founded in 607, Nara, Kansai, Japan, asia

The Imperial Museum at Nara, Japan - with deer
The Imperial Museum by the Deer Park at the Shinto Kasuga Shrine at Nara, Japan. In the Deer Park, deer are able to roam freely

Benzaiten in a thousand-eyed pavilion. 8th c. Japanese art. Nara period. Sculpture. FRANCE. Paris. Guimet Museum. Proc: JAPAN

Kasuga at Nara. Photograph shows deer on the roadway through a wooded area with many shrines. Watercolor drawings on the mount depict daylilies in the upper right and wisteria in the lower left

Sunset at Soni Highlands, East Nara Prefecture, Japan

Japan, Honshu Island, Nara, Kofuku-Ji Temple, Pagoda

Photoshoot of young married couple in Japan

Vairocana great buddha in Daibutsu-den Todai-ji temple, Nara, Japan

Guardian Demon at Todai-ji Temple in Nara, Japan

Todaiji Temple, Great Buddha Vairocana (Daibutsu), Nara, Honshu, Japan

Todaiji Temple, Great Buddha Vairocana (Daibutsu), Nara, Honshu, Japan

Todaiji Temple, Great Buddha Vairocana (Daibutsu), Nara, Honshu, Japan

Todaiji Temple, Nara, Honshu, Japan

Todaiji Temple, Great Buddha Vairocana (Daibutsu), Nara, Honshu, Japan

Ukimido pavilion in the evening, Nara Park, Nara, Kansai, Japan

Ukimido pavilion in the evening, Nara Park, Nara, Kansai, Japan

Ukimido pavilion in the evening, Nara Park, Nara, Kansai, Japan

Fabrics and linear architecture, Nara, Japan

Kofukuji pagoda in Nara, stormy weather, Japan

Wooden facades and lanterns in the streets of Nara, Japan

Guardian Demon at Todai-ji Temple in Nara, Japan

Ukimido Pavilion in Autumn, Nara Park, Nara, Kansai, Japan

Sachiko
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Asami
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Kurumi
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Sun Shining Through Maples & Bamboo Forest, Nara, Kansai, Japan

Jardin Isuien in Autumn, Nara, Kansai, Japan

Sunset at Soni Highlands, East Nara Prefecture, Japan

Buddhist monk prays near Kasugataisha Shrine, Nara, Japan

Nigatsu-do Hall of Todiaiji complex, Nara, Japan

Bronze statue of Buddha, Todai-ji Buddhist Temple, Nara, Japan

Japan, Honshu Island, Nara, Todai-Ji Temple, Daibutsu-den Hall (Hall of the Great Buddha)

Ukimido pavilion in Nara Park, Nara, Kansai, Japan

San Carlo di Negrentino church in Leontica, Acquarossa, Valle di Blenio, Canton Ticino, Switzerland, Europe

Sika deer in Nara, Honshu, Japan

Nara, Honshu, Japan

Male deer in Nara, Honshu, Japan

Japan, Nara, Great Buddha statue

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Trio of Egret
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Nara, Japan town skyline at twilight from above

Nara, Japan pagoda and cityscape at dusk

Yoshinoyama, Nara, Japan in spring season at dusk

Yoshinoyama, Nara, Japan in Spring at night

Nara, Japan downtown cityscape at dusk

Nara, Japan at Koriyama Castle in the spring season

Yoshinoyama, Nara, Japan view of town and cherry trees during the spring season

Yoshinoyama, Nara, Japan during the spring season

yoshinoyama japan in the spring

Yoshinoyama, Japan at Kinpusenji Temple Pagoda

Yoshino, Japan cherry blossoms on the hillside

Yoshinoyama, Japan at twilight during the spring

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Tamamushi Zushi, Japanese Miniature Temple, Horyuji Temple, near Nara, Japan. Tamamushi signifies Chrysochroa elegans, an insect with golden wings

Japanese Nara Dolls - wooden carved dolls used for decorative purposes at a festival of the Kasuga shrine at the time of Emperor Sutoku in 1137

Shinto Kasuga Shrine at Nara, Japan - The Deer Park
The path to the Shinto Kasuga Shrine at Nara, Japan passes through a Deer Park. In the Deer Park, deer are able to roam freely

Soft bluebells
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Japan, Osaka, Nara Prefecture. View of the Osaka Castle. Date: 23/02/2010

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Japan, Nara. Grounds of the Shingon-in Temple. Date: 23/02/2010

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Japan, Nara Prefecture, Osaka. View of the Osaka Castle from bridge. Date: 23/02/2010

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Japan, Nara Prefecture, Heguri-cho. Field of drying rice. Date: 23/02/2010

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A Pilgrim at the Kasuga Temple, Nara (b / w photo)
6005765 A Pilgrim at the Kasuga Temple, Nara (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Pilgrim at the Kasuga Temple, Nara)

Vintage 19th century photograph: deer in the park at Nara, Japan

c. 1880s Japan - lake and temple at Nara
c.1880s Japan - lake and temple at Nara

Tea house looking out over Nara Park, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

Deer in the park at Nara, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

Street in the Japnese town of Nara. Vintage 19th century photograph

Japan, c. 1912: Kasuga Temple ground with tame deer roaming about, Nara (photo)
6013080 Japan, c.1912: Kasuga Temple ground with tame deer roaming about, Nara (photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Japan, c. 1912: Bronze Lanterns at Kasuga Temple, Nara (photo)
6013078 Japan, c.1912: Bronze Lanterns at Kasuga Temple, Nara (photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bronze Lanterns at Kasuga Temple, Nara)

Tales of Yamato, from the series Ten Designs of Old Tales
FIT110133 Tales of Yamato, from the series Ten Designs of Old Tales, 1818-1830 (woodblock engraving) by Harunobu, Gakutei (fl.1818-30); 21.3x18.4 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Ichkawa Danjuro VII as Kagekiyo in Kagekiyo, c. 1826-7 (woodblock print with embossing)
FIT282746 Ichkawa Danjuro VII as Kagekiyo in Kagekiyo, c.1826-7 (woodblock print with embossing) by Kunisada, Utagawa (Toyokuni III) (1786-1865); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Miko, or Performing in A Temple Dancing at Nara, c. 1890 (photo)
3077213 Miko, or Performing in A Temple Dancing at Nara, c.1890 (photo) by Kimbei, Kusakabe (1841-1934) (attr. to); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; Japanese, out of copyright

Entrance to the temple at Nara (b / w photo)
962707 Entrance to the temple at Nara (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance to the temple at Nara)

Japan, c. 1912: Kasuga Shinto Temple founded at 767, at Nara, near Kyoto (photo)
6013079 Japan, c.1912: Kasuga Shinto Temple founded at 767, at Nara, near Kyoto (photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kasuga Shinto Temple founded at 767)

Japan, c. 1912: View of the Pagoda at Nara from Sarusawa Pond (photo)
6013076 Japan, c.1912: View of the Pagoda at Nara from Sarusawa Pond (photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the Pagoda at Nara from Sarusawa Pond)

Union work-detail preparing to install mortars near Petersburg, Virginia
867768 Union work-detail preparing to install mortars near Petersburg, Virginia, summer 1864 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

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"Nara: A Tapestry of Ancient Beauty and Serenity" Step into the enchanting world of Nara, Japan, where centuries-old treasures and natural wonders intertwine to create a captivating tapestry. In the heart of this historic city lies the Todai-ji Temple, home to the awe-inspiring Kongo Rikishi guardians. As you gaze upon their majestic presence captured in a photograph from the 1960s, you can almost feel their protective energy. Venturing further, immerse yourself in history at The Imperial Museum, where artifacts whisper tales of bygone eras. Here, amidst its hallowed halls, encounter gentle deer that roam freely—a harmonious coexistence between nature and culture. The thousand-eyed pavilion unveils Benzaiten's ethereal beauty from the 8th century—an exquisite testament to artistic mastery. Nearby stands Kasuga Shrine with its vibrant colors and intricate details that pay homage to ancient Shinto traditions. Horyu-ji temple's pagoda beckons visitors with its towering elegance—a symbol of spiritual enlightenment reaching towards the heavens. And as spring arrives in full bloom, cherry blossoms paint Nara's landscape with delicate shades of pink—a breathtaking sight that encapsulates renewal and fleeting beauty. As dusk descends upon Soni Highlands in East Nara Prefecture, witness an unforgettable sunset painting the sky with hues of gold and crimson—a moment frozen in time forever etched in your memory. Kofuku-Ji Temple's pagoda stands tall against Honshu Island's horizon—its architectural grandeur evoking a sense of reverence for Japan's rich heritage. Meanwhile, a trio of elegant egrets gracefully dance across tranquil waters—the embodiment of grace amidst serene landscapes. Delve deeper into Japanese artistry through Tamamushi Zushi—an intricately crafted miniature temple showcasing meticulous craftsmanship passed down through generations. And let us not forget about Japanese Nara Dolls—delightful creations that capture the essence of Nara's cultural heritage.