4.6
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118
hikers
Mount Wakakusa Hiking Trail – View of Nara City loop from Tōdai-ji
01:37
5.28km
190m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: September 10, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
2.44 km
Mount Wakakusa Hiking Trail
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
3.15 km
View of Nara from Mount Wakakusa
Highlight • Viewpoint
Mount Wakakusa is open to the public from March to December and offers an excellent view of the city from the observation deck.
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Tip by
3.23 km
View of Nara City
Highlight • Viewpoint
3.99 km
Bench With a View of the Mountains
Highlight • Viewpoint
4.03 km
Mount Wakakusa Summit
Highlight • Summit
4.47 km
Wooden Steps with Valley View
Highlight • Viewpoint
5.28 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.63 km
903 m
751 m
Surfaces
2.15 km
1.56 km
903 m
608 m
< 100 m
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