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Worth visiting if you know someone local. You absolutely need a car to get around and it can be quite confusing. No drugs (death penalty), no alcohol sold here (except in Duty Free when you arrive at the airport).

Ladies, PLEASE wear loose clothing, no plunging necklines, cover shoulders and knees. Seriously, the locals will think you’re rather morally deficient if you don’t. Sad but true.

You can get a free English-speaking guide here, through the tourist office. They will walk you through Todaiji Temple, and take you to any shops or restaurants you like. Our guide was the wonderful Yoko, she spoke excellent English and was so knowledgeable.

She showed us where to get second-hand kimonos and took us to a restaurant that specialised in Oyster Katsudon. Yum!

Oh, the food! The foooood!

I went here when I was 12, so… 18 years ago, and I’m sure it’s a lot different now :)

But yeah, gluttons rejoice!