Nara Okuyama Driveway - Toll road leading to the summit of Mt. Wakakusa

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The Nara Okuyama Driveway is a toll road of about 12km that connects Mt. Wakakusa, Mt. Kasuga, and Mt. Takamado. From the road, you can enjoy a variety of scenery, such as the view of Nara City, primeval forests, and Uguisu Falls. In particular, the sunset and night view (one of the New Japan's top three night views) seen from the summit of Mt. Wakakusa are spectacular.

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General Information

Address
Zoushi-cho - Byakugoji-cho, Nara City, Nara
contact details
0742-26-7213(Shin-Wakakusayama Expressway Co., Ltd.)
Car Park
A free parking lot is available at the summit of Mt. Wakakusa.
Website

Shin-Wakakusayama Expressway Official website

Remarks

・Nara Okuyama Drive Course (13km)
・New Wakakusa-yama Drive Course (7.4km)
・Takamado-yama Drive Course (10.6km)

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