{"id":8382,"date":"2025-03-28T12:53:17","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T03:53:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hbv1001vjsu4.previewdomain.jp\/jpn\/blog\/wp\/?p=8382"},"modified":"2025-09-11T15:26:17","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T06:26:17","slug":"perfect-nara-park-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corritrip.jp\/jpn\/blog\/en\/perfect-nara-park-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting to Mt.Wakakusa by Bus via the Perfect Nara Park Tour \ud83e\udd8c\ud83c\udf58"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do you know of the most famous spot to see the sunset in Nara?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mt.Wakakusa<\/strong> (Nara Park’s mountain) is a 1112 ft tall mountain in Nara where you can overlook the border of Nara and Kyoto. If you’re traveling in Nara, (or in Japan in general), you might know that it involves a lot of walking. Nara in particular includes a lot of walking up slopes and stairs while dodging deers who might follow you if you have any trace of food (or in some instances paper) in your pockets! Mt.Wakakusa is popular amongst both locals and tourists because you can see almost the entirety of Nara prefecture alongside the Nara deer. It’s a great way to appreciate the Kansai region, but can be a bit tiring to hike.

For those who aren’t up for a hike, you can also get to Mt.Wakakusa by bus<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hiking Mt.Wakakusa by Foot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Hiking up to Mt.Wakakusa<\/strong> includes some steep stairs and inclines, but for more experienced hikers, it might take only around 30 minutes from the entrance. On average, especially if you like to take your time, it can take up to 45 minutes or even an hour. Once you reach the summit of the mountain, you’ll be greeted by many Nara deer basking in the ambiance. Hiking down is of course faster, but if you stay for sunset, it may start to get dark and cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting Place to Mt.Wakakusa Summit<\/strong><\/td>Estimated Time Taken<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Kintetsu Nara Station<\/td>1 hour~<\/td><\/tr>
JR Nara Station<\/td>1 hour 20 minutes~<\/td><\/tr>
Nara Park<\/td>45 minutes~<\/td><\/tr>
Todaiji Temple<\/td>1 hour~<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The entrance is located here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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