basic information

Nara Park (Nara Koen) is a large, pleasant park in central Nara, established in 1880. It is the location of many of Nara's main attractions including Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha, Kofukuji and the Nara National Museum, a museum specializing in Buddhist art.

The park is home to hundreds of freely roaming deer. Considered messengers of the gods in Shinto, Nara's deer have become a symbol of the city and have even been designated a National Treasure.

Deer	Nara National Museum

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how to get there

Nara Park is just a few steps from the Kintetsu Nara Station. From the JR Nara Station, it is a 5-10 minute walk.

How to get to and around Nara

news and reports

Nara Cherry Blossom Report April 3, 2009

travel community

Popularity of Nara Park:
Users who have been to Nara: 1105
Users who have been to Nara Park: 806

1st of 8 most visited sights in Nara.
20th of 554 most visited sights nationwide.

Ratings for Nara Park:

japan-guide.com Rating:		outstanding
User Rating (by 474 users):	85/100	recommended

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hotels & ryokan

Hotel New Wakasa 5 min walk to Todaiji Temple and Great Buddha. Wireless Internet in lobby. Rooftop open-air Jacuzzi. Private onsen baths. Asukaso A fine ryokan with hot spring bath offering views of the famous five-story pagoda. Located in the heart of Nara town.

tours and packages

Nara Tours Various tours and travel packages for Nara and surroundings.

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