1.6km
Total Distance
20m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A walk through Nara Park, where tame deer roam among ancient temples and shrines. The path leads to the vast wooden hall of Todaiji, home to the great bronze Buddha, past lanterns and lawns. It is flat and one of the most visited walks in Japan.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    川股亭
    at the start · Shelter
  2. 2
    Drinking water · 0.5km
  3. 3
    Pond Garden · 0.8km
    Viewpoint
  4. 4
    あずまや · 0.9km
    Shelter
  5. 5
    Front Garden · 1km
    Viewpoint
Bus stop
Kencho Higashi · 167m from the start
Parking
97m from the start
Surface
paved 90%, gravel 10%

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Difficulty

1/5 · Very Easy