奈良公園

Nara Park

About Nara Park

A large public park spread over 502 hectares, and one of the oldest in Japan. A well known area of Nara thanks for beautiful gardens featuring plum and cherry trees, as well as over 1,200 wild deer.

Nearby & Related

Nandaimon Gate

in Nara Park, Nara

On the approach to Todaiji stands Nandaimon Gate, the largest temple gate in Japan. The gate is a National Treasure, along with the two fierce Nio Guardian statues it houses.

Dating back to 738, Todaiji was once the most powerful temple in Japan. The main hall - Daibutsuden - was until recently the world’s largest wooden building, and houses a 15 metre tall bronze statue of Buddha - one of the largest in Japan.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

in Downtown, Hiroshima

A beautiful park space close to the site of the atomic bombing, built as a memorial to those killed and dedicated to world peace.

The Philosopher's Path

in Northern Higashiyama, Kyoto

A cherry tree lined canal, approximately 2km long through residential areas between Nanzenji Temple and Ginkakuji. A very pleasant (and popular) area to stroll to take in the trees in all seasons.

Todaiji Museum

in Nara Park, Nara

Small modern museum with changing exhibits from the temple’s large collection of Buddhist art and statues, along with other cultural artefacts.

Nara National Museum

in Nara Park, Nara

Established in 1889, the Nara National Museum is an art museum which primarily displays Buddhist art. This includes Buddhist artefacts - mostly Japanese - such as paintings, scrolls, statues and other religious objects.

Nara Park

In Brief

About Nara Park

Nearby & Related

Nandaimon Gate

Todaiji

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

The Philosopher's Path

Todaiji Museum

Nara National Museum