Nara Park Deer – Tōdai-ji Temple loop from 近鉄奈良

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Nara Park Deer – Tōdai-ji Temple loop from 近鉄奈良

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Nara Park Deer – Tōdai-ji Temple loop from 近鉄奈良

01:03

4.04km

30m

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: August 22, 2026

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465 m

Nara Park Deer

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nara Park is home to approximately 1,200 trusting sika deer, considered messengers of a deity and protected as living national treasures. The deer are so greedy for the biscuits (200 …

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1.67 km

Nandaimon Gate, Tōdai-ji

Highlight • Monument

Very beautiful spot to absolutely discover. But try to come early in the morning and outside school holidays because it remains very touristy. If you want to get some fresh …

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1.70 km

Square in front of the Buddha Temple

Highlight • Religious Site

1.75 km

Tōdai-ji has been hit by war or other disasters several times. Each time, great efforts have been made to rebuild the temple complex and to preserve statues, paintings, handicrafts, sutras and old documents and leave them for posterity.

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1.93 km

Tōdai-ji Temple

Highlight • Religious Site

The temple was built in 745 east of the then capital. The 15 meter high Buddha dates from 751.

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2.11 km

Great Bell of Tōdai-ji

Highlight • Monument

Away from the crowds of visitors, after a small climb, there is this large gong

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2.35 km

Tōdai-ji Temple and Daibutsuden

Highlight • Religious Site

Almost a must-see in Nara. Daibutsuden is considered the largest wooden structure in the world. This hall houses a giant Buddha statue, which I didn't see this time. It impressed me greatly in 1993.

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