Travel Notes | Nara’s Lost Deer and Big Buddha in Summer
In Japan, convenience stores are everywhere and they offer good prices and good quality. You can eat three meals a day at a convenience store (the perfect poverty companion), and the latte is pretty good too! I chose to go to the convenience store for breakfast.
Convenience store breakfast
There is a convenience store behind the station, so I went in immediately to buy something. There are many kinds of food, I chose rice balls, which are anti-hungry and light... The clerk was stunned by my request to heat them up, hahaha, my Chinese stomach can't help it ...
▲Rice balls filled with fillings
Compared with domestic convenience stores, convenience stores in Japan are really like gourmet stores. We bought two or three rice balls and other things, and ate them at the bus stop while waiting for the bus to Horyuji Temple to save time!
Horyuji Temple on the road
The Horyuji incident... I have been complaining about it to this day. The reason was that on the way to Horyuji Temple, the bus had two stops: "Horyuji-mae" and "Horyuji-mae". We got off at "Horyuji-mae". After getting off the bus, we were confused and walked for several kilometers on the deserted road. ...If life deceives you, remember, there will definitely be a next time.
My friend and I were complaining to each other while watching the navigation. Anyway, we were turning over the edge of the table to death every day. But I passed through a Japanese community on the road. I saw all the Japanese residential decoration styles. All kinds of flowers, plants and trees were planted in the small houses. It is beautifully decorated, and this national aesthetic quality is really reflected in the details. The navigation prompts us that we have arrived near Horyuji Temple, but we only see the wall, so we continue walking forward with some hesitation. After walking for about ten minutes, we see the main entrance.
▲Horyuji Temple
We feel like we have achieved our goal! Unexpectedly, this is just the beginning! Bring your own physique to attract tour guides. There was an old man at the entrance of Horyuji Temple who was trying to sell you. Oh no, he was asking. Do you need a tour guide? It's free. (Because I look like a foreigner)
This is a must! Friends, there will be some free volunteer tour guides staying in the scenic spots , but they look for targets very randomly. They probably look for whoever looks more like a foreigner. There is a difference between having a tour guide and not having a tour guide. At least you will get a lot of secrets of the scenic spots!
▲A corner of Horyuji Temple
This old uncle seems to be a very strict person, but he only speaks Japanese and English. He took us to visit Horyuji Temple. Very conscientious explanation. Horyuji Temple is an early temple with a very simple style and not as gorgeous as our country .
▲A corner of Horyuji Temple
It mainly takes us to see Feitian and Buddha statues. The old uncle thoughtfully showed me the Chinese flying statue murals with a flashlight and told me a lot of Buddhist stories (I don’t understand the Buddhist terminology very well). We also went to the museum in the temple to see the cultural relics from the Tang and Song Dynasties. The Buddha statues are exquisitely carved, smooth in shape, and very Tang-style. The Guanyin statue and the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva statue have a peaceful look on their face, which has the vicissitudes of history and is full of stories.In addition to statues and utensils, the old uncle also told the story of Prince Shotoku of Japan. Not all of these collections belong to Horyuji Temple, some are also kept here from other temples.
▲A corner of Horyuji Temple
Horyuji Temple is very large, about 900m long and 600m wide. The ground was paved with small gravel (to prevent weeds and facilitate drainage). The old uncle saw that we were walking very hard. then took us to the lounge to drink tea and use the air conditioner . We exchanged gifts with each other (bring some small gifts with Chinese or Guangzhou characteristics with you)Because there were other places to go, I left in a hurry to catch the bus! Sudden surprises add to the interesting experience.
Nara in summer memories
Nara is one of Japan's popular tourist attractions. It was already afternoon when we arrived in Nara. The deer on the street look at you with their bright and innocent eyes, and their hearts soften! Immediately take out the deer senbei and give it to it! Give it! Give it!
▲Junmoore photographed in Nara, Japan
If you have this kind of mentality, you have never experienced a violent beating by a large, medium or small deer. A reminder from my friends in advance: Do not buy senbei to feed the deer. And give me a look of understanding.
▲Junmoore photographed in Nara, JapanI really didn’t buy it later because of poverty and...it must make sense if others are smarter than me (it’s just so blind)
When I saw a child who really didn’t want to play around with the deer, I knew it was right! The deer will know that you have senbei or have had senbei in the past, and will keep looking for you to feed, and will pull your clothes or school bag... The solution is as follows:
1. Outperform it. If you are a good runner or want to exercise... your first choice!
2. Just put out your hand and say: Look! there is none left! there is none left! Keep repeating until it goes! You can also speak Chinese. After listening to it for so long, the pig will learn it.
▲Junmoore photographed in Nara, Japan
Walked past Kasuga Taisha Shrine and walked past Mt. Wakakusa. Seeing the herds of deer on the streets and in the mountains... I really have to sigh: people are not as good as deer. You can feel nature very directly in Nara. People, animals, plants, and buildings all have the feeling of how they should be. What I understand by nature is a state of being non-obtrusive and non-conflicting, interdependent and independent.
▲Junmoore photographed in Nara, Japan
▲Junmoore photographed in Nara, Japan
▲Junmoore photographed in Nara, Japan
The heat of summer, the mottled wind in the trees, the people playing, the deer vying for food, the Buddha in the fireworks, the lively Kasuga Taisha Shrine... constantly exude the unique urban flavor of Nara.
Introduction to famous attractionsThese are the famous and must-see places in Nara. I will just introduce the scenic spots here casually (really casually). If you are interested, you can learn more about it!Todaiji: After walking through a road full of deer, we encountered a student trip, and we randomly grabbed a Japanese guy to take pictures for us. Later, the younger brother found out that we were from Guangzhou and talked about Evergrande football! It turns out that Evergrande football is so famousAfter entering Todaiji Temple, the building is very large and majestic. The Big Buddha has simple and simple lines but is full of power and beauty! Must-visit attractions have their own reasons. There is a small corner in the temple selling souvenirs at affordable prices. You can go and buy some!▲Todaiji TempleKasuga Taisha Shrine: After passing Todaiji Temple and walking along the mountain road, you will arrive at Kasuga Taisha Shrine. There will be many deer along the way, but there are much less at the entrance of Kasuga Taisha Shrine. You will see many "stone lanterns" at the door. My friend told me that the Japanese believe that souls will live in lanterns.We walked around the perimeter (free of charge). You need to pay a ticket to enter, but there is actually nothing to see inside. As a poor person, I want to save my flowers and just walk around the outside. The color of Kasuga Taisha Shrine is red, which is very visual. If it weren't for that soul...I would have just slapped it!▲Kasuga Taisha Shrine▲Kasuga Taisha ShrineNara Park: If don’t want to go to Mt. Wakakusa (for those who have purchased tickets or are short of time), you can stop by Nara Park. It can realize zero-cost, short-time and effective photo-taking and play. It won't be very hot in the summer, it's windy...▲Nara ParkStubborn fried pork chopThe sun was setting, I had a lot of exercise today, so I urgently needed fat to replenish my energy. I chose a tonkatsu restaurant out of thousands of choices. I saw that the reviews were very high. Must be highlighted! The store clerk gave us a good seat with a view of the garden in the middle of the store. Look at the picture below for food portions, you can eat enough!▲Fate favors me, a location with an excellent view▲Oyster and pork chop set, plus a single fried prawn and rice. Rice can be refilled ▲Pork cutletThe pork chop is tender when you bite into it, and your mouth is instantly filled with gravy (it’s really rare to eat such juicy pork). Dip pork chop sauce or salad dressing , available in Japanese and Western flavors. Both sauces go well with rice and you will eat a lot of rice before you know it! A cunning rice thief.▲Fried prawns▲Fried oystersAfter biting into the crispy and thin shell, the oyster meat tastes very soft , without any unpleasant taste at all, only with umami flavor. Served with sauce, you can instantly feel the charm of Japanese style , the volume is huge! Please feel free to eat!The restaurant is very close to the tourist center, so I took a look when I was leaving and found that Nara’s mascot is a very cute deer . My girlish heart was instantly disturbed by the deer! I bought a bunch of stationery and other peripherals! Then I fell asleep happily in the car...▲Very cute mascot
