Nara's Parks and Gardens
Nara's green spaces blend ancient history with traditional landscape design. Nara Park, established in the 13th century, is famous for its free-roaming deer and proximity to Mount Wakakusa. Isuien and Yoshiki Garden offer contrasting Japanese aesthetics, from moss gardens to "borrowed scenery" views of Todai-ji. The Manyo Botanical Garden preserves flora celebrated in ancient Japanese poetry, while Sarusawa Pond and the Garden of the Former Daijyo-in Temple provide serene lakeside settings with views of historic temple pagodas.
A Deer Park
This park, established as early as the 13th century AD, is one of the oldest parks in Japan.
B Isuien Garden
Isui-en is a Japanese garden located in Nara, the old capital of Japan near Kyōto.
C Manyo Botanical Garden, Nara
The Manyo Botanical Garden, also known as the Kasuga Taisha Garden, is a botanical garden located next to the Kasuga Shrine at 160 Kasugano…
D Yoshiki Garden
Located in the heart of the city, this picturesque garden is the perfect place for a tranquil stroll in a beautiful setting.
E Sarusawa Pond
The setting of this tranquil lake offers a scenic view of the pagoda of Kofukuji Temple.
F Nara Park
Nara Park is a public park located in the city of Nara, Japan, at the foot of Mount Wakakusa.
G The Garden of the Former Daijyo-in Temple
This tranquil garden is the perfect place for a peaceful stroll. Explore the picturesque paths of this garden centered around a lake.
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