Location
Where is Nara Park?
Nara Park, famous for its free-roaming Sika deer, is located in the city of Nara, Japan. Nara, an ancient capital, is located in the Kansai region on the island of Honshu.
See the location of this popular deer park on our map of Nara Park, Nara, Japan.
| Place | Activities & Best Tours (Reserve early, these sell out fast!) |
|---|---|
| Tokyo | Mt Fuji & Hakone, Tokyo highlights, Go-Kart, bar-hopping, sushi-making, local food tour, sumo |
| Kyoto | Kyoto highlights, Fushimi Inari hike, local food tour, ramen cooking, samurai, kimono tea ceremony, sake tasting, Nara highlights |
| Osaka | Osaka castle, Go Kart, street food, sushi making, Nara highlights, Kyoto highlights |
Is Nara Park in Kyoto?
No, Nara Park is not in Kyoto but in the city of Nara, which is located about 45.9 kilometers (28.5 miles) south of Kyoto.
Getting from Kyoto to Nara is as easy as a 35-minute train ride, making Nara an easy day trip from Kyoto.
Is Nara Park in Osaka?
No, Nara Park is not in Osaka!
Nara Park, in the city of Nara, is located about 32 kilometers (about 20 miles) east of Osaka.
It is easy to get to Nara from Osaka by train, making Nara a popular day trip from Osaka as well.
The train ride from Osaka to Nara takes about 40 to 50 minutes depending on the station of departure and the station of arrival.
Is Nara Park in Tokyo?
No, Nara Park is not in Tokyo. It is in the city of Nara, which is located 470 kilometers (about 292 miles) southwest of Tokyo.
Most travelers visit Nara Park in Nara from Kyoto or Osaka.
To travel from Tokyo to Nara by train, you’d go via Kyoto.
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