Nara Park

Speckled with Todaiji Temple, Kofukuji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Shoso-in and other historical religious-cultural structures, this urban garden is famous for housing a variety of wild deer which has been designated as a National Natural Monument. You can see a variety of cherry trees there, including the Nara-no-yaezakura, Nara-no-kokonoe-zakura, as well as the Yoshino cherry and hill cherry. The best season for viewing is from late March to early April. Beautiful blossoms can be found throughout Mt. Wakakusa, around Ukimi-do Pavilion, within Kofuku-ji and Todai-ji temples. Toilets, shops and parking available. The nearest station is Kintetsu-Nara Station.

Spot details

Address: Nara Pref. Narashi Takabatakechou / Souji-cho/Tojoji-cho/Kasuga-machi area Map
Area: Nara Park Area
Phone: 0742220375
Cherry blossom forecast: Late Mar.-Early Apr.
Hours: Open 24 hours
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Available 275 spaces (¥ 1000/1 day/1 Times)
In case of using the prefectural superstory highway car parking lot
Night viewing: Not available
Public toilets: Available
Shop: Available
Number of trees: 1,700trees
Variety: Someiyoshino, Naranoyaezakura, Naranokokonoezakura, Higanzakura, Hill cherry blossom