Japanese cafe for railway fans

In a small provincial center - the town of Nara, known to the world with its deer park and the ancient Buddhist temples, not a lot of restaurants. Those that have - mostly national lapshevni with a modest selection of unpretentious dishes is not always favorably received by tourists. But there is one cafe that insanely popular with tourists, children and fans of railways. It called the restaurant Silk Road and is near the Great South Gate of the temple Todaiji. The secret of its popularity not only in tasty and cheap food, but also the interior.

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Pagoda in the center of important Buddhist symbol. Nara is famous as a treasure trove of early Japanese Buddhism. Some of the Horyuji temple complex of buildings, for example, considered the world's oldest wooden structures.



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In this picture, center column noticeable interesting character. This doll mascot of the city of Nara. In view of this monk with antlers. The city is famous for its ancient Buddhist temples and a herd of tame deer roaming the city park. My name is bovine nun - Sento-kun, which means transfer-capital. The fact that Nara was the first permanent Japanese capital city. It was founded in the 8th century and this year celebrates its 1300 anniversary.



The image of the horned monk at first did not like the monastic community, but fell in love with the simple townspeople and tourists. Because now it is an integral part of the local souvenir-advertising products.



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Shinkansen, the Japanese are trying to sell to the United States.



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For those who like to drink stronger in the next room is equipped with a bar with trains bigger.



Fans of "steer" for a modest fee is provided such an opportunity. Unfortunately, you can only adjust the speed and stop; translate arrow to avoid collisions is not allowed.



Will treat rice with curry sauce. Insanely delicious, nice and cheap - set lunch for 1000 yen.
(Although it looks like a "baby surprise»)



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