Nara City Tourism Association

The majestic park, fitting for the ancient capital, harmonizes with beautiful lawns and rich natural surroundings, where 1,300 wild deer draw many visitors.

• Central Area

Visitors can enjoy a breathtaking view of the incredible sunsets and night skies from a 342-meter-high mountain.

• Central Area

The shrine of the Fujiwara clan associated with the legend of the divine deer.

• Central Area

The massive rock split in half is a mecca for anime fans

• Eastern Area

Japan's oldest Man’yo botanical garden featuring wisteria flowers and rustic plants mentioned in the Man’yoshu

• Central Area

The hexagonal gazebo on Sagi-ike Pond reflects beautifully in the water beneath.

• Central Area

The center of Nara and one of the "Nara Eight Views"

• Central Area

This is the end of the ancient Silk Road

• Central Area

Famous one-eyed Yagyu Jubei trained about 10,000 samurai disciples at the beginning of the Edo era.

• Eastern Area

One of Japan's premier destinations for plum blossoms with 10,000 vibrant red and white plum trees

• Eastern Area

Vast grassy area of Kasugataisha Shrine where herds of deer playing freely

• Central Area

Main gate of Heijo Palace (Restored)

• Western Area

The Yagyu Lord's residence and government office were located here.

• Eastern Area

The first part of the Yagyu Kaido, an ancient road to a sacred site for samurai swordsmen.

• Eastern Area

Reflects the appearance of a high-ranking samurai's residence from the late Edo period

• Eastern Area

Largest palace within the Heijo Palace used for the important state ceremonies

• Western Area

• Eastern Area