Nara Park offers a pleasant contrast to the hectic pace of downtown. Amble around the grounds or kick off your shoes and feel the grass beneath your feet.

Nara Park is the perfect place kick off your day in Nara. This recreation and green space is recommended by fellow travelers, but it isn't the only thing to do here. Set aside time for other sights like Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Shrine, and Yakushi-ji Temple to fully appreciate what's on offer in the area.

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Popular places to visit

Kasugayama Hill Primeval Forest

Explore the great outdoors at Kasugayama Hill Primeval Forest, a lovely green space in Nara. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

Mount Wakakusa

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Wakakusa during your travels in Nara. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

Kasuga Shrine

Inside a primeval forest is a red-hued shrine with a dozen revered gods and thousands of elegant stone lanterns.

Manyo Botanical Garden

Within the grounds of the sacred Kasuga Taisha Shrine is a pretty garden inspired by the plants mentioned in a classic Japanese poetry anthology.

Shinyakushiji Temple

Shinyakushiji Temple is just one of the places to see in Nara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine

After visiting Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nara. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.