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Nara Koen Park

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Address:
469 Zoshicho Nara-city, Nara
Nara Map
Access:
Take a walk from Kintetsu Nara Line Nara Station. Or, take a bus from JR Nara Station to Daibutsuden Kasugataisha-mae Bus Stop.
Information:
0742-22-0375
Cherry Blossoms:
Late March - Early April
*Cherry blossom flowering dates vary every year. Please refer to cherry blossom forecast archives.
Website:
Nara Koen (Japanese Version)
More:
Nara had been Japanese capital for 74 years since 710. Nara Koen is a large park which includes lots of attractions. In the park, there are Kofukuji Temple, Todaiji, Temple, Kasuga Shrine, Nara National Museum, and so on. About 1200 wild deer live in the park. It's a symbol of Nara Koen.
In the park, there are various kinds of about 1,700 sakura trees. It's a great place for cherry blossom viewing in spring.
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