OSAKA (Wakayama)

Osaka is a designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan, and one of the three major cities of Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the third most populous city in Japan, following the special wards of Tokyo and Yokohama. (Wikipedia)
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Things to do: (NCL  Shore Excurison)
Enjoy the unrivaled charm of Nara and Osaka, two of Japan’s most historic cities, on this full-day tour.

Visit the incredible Todaiji Temple, founded in 752, and best known for its Daibutsu, a colossal statue sitting 49 feet tall, making it the world’s largest Buddha statue. The eighth century statue is housed in an all-wood building, the Daibutsu-den, considered the largest wooden building in the world. Stroll through Nara Park, commonly referred to as Deer Park. The tranquil park covers 1,295 acres of woodland and is home to over 1,000 free roaming deer. Considered messengers of the gods in the Shinto religion, Nara’s deer are a symbol of the city and are designated a National Natural Monument.