In the 700s,this area was the center of politics.It was built at the request of Emperor Shomu.Only a few buildings remain.There is a building that once burned down and was rebuilt in the Edo period.Access is one hour by train from Tokyo Station.This tourist place has no restaurants or cafes.It’s a quiet residential area now.See the bottom of the site for the map.
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