Nara Park
Area
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Nara Park covers a large expanse of 511.52 hectares in central Nara and features World Heritage Sites like Todaiji Temple, Kofukuji Temple, and Kasugataisha Shrine. This area is particularly famous for its cherry blossoms, earning a spot among Japan's "100 Best Spots for Cherry Blossoms". Until the late 19th century, most of the current Nara Park was part of the extensive grounds of the Kofukuji Temple. The park is unique as it lacks fixed entrances or exits, allowing free access from any direction. This park harmoniously combines historical architecture with stunning nature, symbolizes Nara, and lets visitors lose themselves in tranquility.
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General Information
- Address
- Kasuga-cho, Nara City, Nara
- contact details
- +81-742-22-0375（Nara Park Office）
- Closed
- Open year-round
- Access
- ・Approximately an 8-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station.
・Approximately a 20-minute walk from JR Nara Station, or a 7-minute ride on the Nara Kotsu Bus (city loop, outer route) to the "Kencho-mae" stop. Alternatively, you can get off at the bus stop for your desired shrine or facility. - Car Park
- Available (Prefectural Parking, etc.)
- Admission/Worship Fees (Individual)
- Free
- Admission/Worship Fees (Group)
- Free
- Website
- Remarks
Nara Park is open 365 days a year, and admission is always free. Please note that there are no trash bins within the park. Be sure to take all your trash with you. 【How to Interact with Deer】 The deer you encounter in Nara Park are designated as a national natural treasure and are wild animals. Avoid startling them or teasing them by pretending to give them deer crackers (shika senbei). Such actions can cause unexpected behavior and lead to conflicts with people. Additionally, do not feed them anything other than deer crackers and always take your trash with you to prevent the deer from accidentally eating it.
