Nara
The timeless capital of deer and the Great Buddha
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Highlights of this town
- 社Todai-ji Great Buddha Hall (東大寺大仏殿)20 min walk
Nara's Great Buddha, seated in one of the world's largest wooden buildings.
- 緑Nara Park (奈良公園)15 min walk
A grassy park with bowing deer. Serve deer crackers with proper etiquette.
- 街Naramachi (ならまち)13 min walk
Lanes where Edo-period machiya remain. Hop between small goods and sweets.
Access from major stations
- from Kyotoabout60minNo transfer
- from Osakaabout70min1 transfer
- from Nagoyaabout190min2 transfers
- from Kanazawaabout370min3 transfers
- from Hiroshimaabout480min5 transfers
- from Yokohamaabout620min5 transfers
- from Shinagawaabout640min6 transfers
- from Shibuyaabout650min7 transfers