Parks in Nara

Nara Prefecture offers diverse parks, from the spacious Nara Prefectural Kashihara Park to the unique Morino Medicinal Herb Garden. These 10 parks provide a variety of outdoor experiences for your visit.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 10 best

Morino Medicinal Herb Garden

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Japan's oldest private botanical garden, it showcases 250 medicinal herbs.

Nara Prefectural Kashihara Park

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Athletic park established in 1952, offering sports facilities and a glimpse into local recreatio...

Ikoma Sanjō Amusement Park

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Historic amusement park on Mount Ikoma, offering free entry and panoramic views.

Ikoma Sanroku Park

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Ikoma Sanroku Park offers outdoor recreation and a preserved train on Mount Ikoma.

Umami Kyūryō Park

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Umami Kyūryō Park preserves ancient burial mounds and offers a large, free green space.

Nara Park

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Nara Park is a vast urban park where wild deer roam freely among temples and cherry blossoms.

Yoshino-Kumano National Park

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A large national park with diverse landscapes, sacred sites, and Japan's tallest waterfall.

Nara Palace Site Historical Park

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Explore the vast grounds of Japan's ancient capital, a significant World Heritage site.

Man'yō Botanical Garden (Nara)

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This garden displays 300 plant species from Japan's oldest poetry collection, offering historica...

Asuka Historical National Government Park

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Explore ancient tombs and scenic views in a park preserving Japan's historic capital region.

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