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Tōdai-ji Temple – Kasuga Grand Shrine loop from 奈良

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Tōdai-ji Temple – Kasuga Grand Shrine loop from 奈良

Moderate

4.8

(32)

301

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Tōdai-ji Temple – Kasuga Grand Shrine loop from 奈良

04:39

16.6km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.57 km

Nandaimon Gate, Tōdai-ji

Highlight • Monument

Very beautiful spot to absolutely discover. But try to come early in the morning and outside school holidays because it remains very touristy. If you want to get some fresh …

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2.79 km

Tōdai-ji Temple

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The temple was built in 745 east of the then capital. The 15 meter high Buddha dates from 751.

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3.43 km

Nigatsu-dō Hall

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The Nigatsu-do (Hall of the Second Month) is located on the grounds of Todaiji Temple. From the temple's main hall, there's a fantastic view of the entire temple complex and Nara.

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4.02 km

Great Buddha (Daibutsu) of Todai-ji

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The sheer size is impressive. The head is almost seven meters long.

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5.36 km

Nara Park Deer

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Nara Park is home to approximately 1,200 trusting sika deer, considered messengers of a deity and protected as living national treasures. The deer are so greedy for the biscuits (200 …

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6.96 km

Kōfuku-ji Temple

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The origin of the temple is believed to be in Kyoto and the temple was rebuilt here in 710 when the capital was moved to Nara.

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10.4 km

鶯塚古墳

Archaeological Site

13.5 km

Kasuga Grand Shrine

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Many visitors on the way. Being there very early is well worth it!

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14.3 km

Nara Park

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Nara Park is a great park with lots of greenery, interesting temples and, ultimately, lots of deer.

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16.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

1.72 km

387 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.94 km

5.34 km

3.43 km

982 m

476 m

171 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Friday 28 August

32°C

24°C

83 %

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Comments

May 24, 2026,Tag 21 | Nara-Park - Tōdai-ji - Mt. Wakakusa | Runde in Nara

Anyone visiting Osaka or Kyoto on their trip should not miss Nara Park, just outside the gates of both major cities.
Here you will encounter the famously notorious free-roaming deer at every corner 🦌
As a rule, they behave just as nobly as the Japanese themselves and bow first to get some food 🙇‍♂️😇
However, if you are not careful …

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Tōdai-ji Temple – Kasuga Grand Shrine loop from 奈良

Nandaimon Gate, Tōdai-ji

Tōdai-ji Temple

Nigatsu-dō Hall

Great Buddha (Daibutsu) of Todai-ji

Nara Park Deer

Kōfuku-ji Temple

Kasuga Grand Shrine

Nara Park

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