NARA--A festival that involves setting fire to a grassy mountain slope was held at Mount Wakakusayama here to herald the early arrival of spring ... pine trees in Nara Park were used to light ...

The best time to visit Todaiji is in the spring or fall ... but most congregate around Nara Park. They are incredibly tame and friendly creatures but can also be quite insistent, demanding ...

a deluxe hotel opened inside Nara Koen park here, offering private hot springs and outdoor spas. Shisui Luxury Collection Hotel Nara is a dual-brand hotel from the Sui brand of Mori Trust Co., a ...