NARA--The rebuilt Daigokumon gate, unveiled during a ceremony at the state-run Nara Palace Site Historical Park here, brought back flashes of the ancient glory of the old capital. Also known as ...

In Area 1, we saw the impressive Great South Gate and its Kongo Rikishi, then took some photos at the mirror pond. We strolled up a historic stone walk to the Nigatsu-do Hall and learned about the ...