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Nara, City of Deer and the Great Buddha: Osaka's Shortest, Richest Day Trip

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5 stops · Day trip

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40 minutes by Kintetsu from Namba, Osaka. Free-roaming deer, one of the world's largest wooden Great Buddha halls, and old townscapes — half a day to a full day is plenty for this great-value day trip. Easy even with kids or parents.

Day trip5 stopsEst. budget 55,000 KRW

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Nara Park Deer奈良公園

    Nara · Park · Zoo · 60 min stay

    A park where over 1,000 wild deer roam freely. Hold out a shika-senbei (deer cracker) and they bow their heads in greeting. The scene kids love most.

    오전

  2. Walk 12 min
    2

    Todai-ji Daibutsuden (Great Buddha Hall)東大寺 大仏殿

    Nara · Temple · History · 75 min stay

    A 15m bronze Great Buddha in one of the world's largest wooden buildings. Kids line up for the pillar hole said to bring good health. Nara's top sight.

    오전~점심

  3. Walk 15 min
    3

    Kasuga Taisha春日大社

    Nara · Shrine · Photo spot · 55 min stay

    A vermilion shrine lined with 3,000 stone and bronze lanterns. The primeval-forest approach is mystical. A place where deer are seen as the gods' messengers.

    오후

  4. Walk 15 min
    4

    Naramachiならまち

    Nara · Street · Cafe · 70 min stay

    An alley of cafes and workshops in renovated Edo-era machiya. Few tourists and calm — a grown-up's neighborhood, great for a break after the deer crowds.

    오후

  5. Walk 10 min
    5

    Kofuku-ji Five-Story Pagoda興福寺 五重塔

    Nara · Temple · Landmark · 40 min stay

    A 50m wooden five-story pagoda forming Nara's skyline. On the way to the station (Kintetsu Nara), it's a good last stop before heading back.

    늦은 오후

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