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Nara Park Deer – Kasuga Grand Shrine loop from 近鉄奈良

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Nara Park Deer – Kasuga Grand Shrine loop from 近鉄奈良

Moderate

4.5

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15

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Nara Park Deer – Kasuga Grand Shrine loop from 近鉄奈良

03:27

11.8km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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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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812 m

Deer in Nara Park

Highlight • Natural

The Sika Deer in Nara Park
There are over 1,200 wild deer in Nara Park. The deer in Nara Park grow new antlers every spring. These become hard and dangerous …

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1.17 km

Deer in Nara Park

Highlight • Natural

The Sika Deer in Nara Park
There are over 1,200 wild deer in Nara Park. Every spring, the deer in Nara Park grow new antlers. These harden by the mating …

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1.50 km

Ukimido Pavilion

Highlight • Monument

Do not hesitate to move away from the frequented paths in Nara Park, to discover this small pond with its pagoda. It offers a wonderful and relaxing view.

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1.98 km

Nara Park

Highlight • Parking

Nara Park is a great park with lots of greenery, interesting temples and, ultimately, lots of deer.

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2.56 km

Jōkadō Stone Lantern Path

Highlight • Structure

7

2.69 km

Kasuga Grand Shrine

Highlight • Religious Site

Many visitors on the way. Being there very early is well worth it!

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11.2 km

Kōfuku-ji Temple

Highlight • Religious Site

The origin of the temple is believed to be in Kyoto and the temple was rebuilt here in 710 when the capital was moved to Nara.

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11.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.43 km

1.91 km

1.01 km

423 m

Surfaces

5.47 km

3.40 km

1.84 km

870 m

151 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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