Overview
Ancient capital Nara is known for Todai-ji’s Great Buddha and friendly deer in Nara Park. An easy half- or full-day from Osaka or Kyoto.
Must-see
Nara Park & deer
A signature stop for first-time visitors.
Todai-ji Great Buddha
Worth a half-day at an easy pace.
- Nara Park & deer
- Todai-ji Great Buddha
- Kasuga Taisha
- Kofuku-ji pagoda
- Naramachi
Food highlights
- Kakinoha-zushi
- Narazuke pickles
- Wagyu / local teishoku
