Treasure Hunt of Nara-machi’s Secrets

If you walk around Nara-machi, a district of Nara, you might think that it’s such a nice little old town. However, if you just wander around, you are bound to miss some things.

For example, you might miss the statues of Jizo on a boat located under Sarusawa Pond. Why are they on a boat? Why are there even Jizo statues? As you learn more about the hidden stories behind the town of Nara, the more you are able to see. You might get that “Aha!” moment. Those little discoveries are treasures to travelers. Things that the residents of Nara don’t even know, things you didn’t even realize were there. We will lead you on a treasure hunt.

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