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Kasuga Grand Shrine – Tōdai-ji Temple loop from 奈良

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Kasuga Grand Shrine – Tōdai-ji Temple loop from 奈良

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Kasuga Grand Shrine – Tōdai-ji Temple loop from 奈良

02:21

8.86km

90m

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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1.27 km

Sarusawa Pond

Highlight • Lake

A beautiful little lake reflecting the three-story pagoda. Unfortunately, during the day, it's filled with hectic activity.

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1.54 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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4.19 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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5.33 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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6.14 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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6.36 km

Nandaimon Gate, Tōdai-ji

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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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6.79 km

鏡池

Lake

8.86 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.64 km

575 m

550 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.37 km

2.71 km

1.75 km

610 m

106 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Monday 24 August

37°C

25°C

27 %

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Comments

March 14, 2024,Hirsche und Buddha in Nara 🦌🏯🦌🇯🇵

Today is a day out in the Far East. The first trip took me to Nara. There is the Todai-Ji, one of the largest bronze Buddhas in the world, who resides in the largest wooden house in the world and all in a forest in which countless Sika deer live without fear of people. So let's go. The guide says …

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July 4, 2023,Ùberraschende Universitätsstadt Nara

If you come out of the train station and are suddenly nibbled by a deer from behind, which also bows three times - then you are clearly in Japan - or rather in one of the former capitals of Japan, namely in Nara.

Japan has so many facets and it's just fun here zub
travel.

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September 8, 2024,🇯🇵 Nara (to Todai-ji, Kasuga-taisha, and Kufuku-ji)

A tour to the most popular sights in Nara, the first capital of Japan from 710 to 794.
The Todai temple, the biggest wooden construction of its time, housing the biggest bronze Buddha statue of the world (Daibutzu) with a height of more than 16 meters, is very impressive. Also, the Kasuga shrine, which is surrounded by more than a …

May 18, 2025,🇯🇵Nara - Welterbe im Sikahirschrevier🦌🦌🛕⛩️👨🏼🧙‍♀️

Nara is like a fairytale from another world, even with tourists.
As soon as you leave the train station, you encounter the sacred sika deer, which have been roaming freely for centuries (because a deity is said to have ridden into the city on a deer). They don't necessarily wait for the green light at the zebra crossing, but they …

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Sarusawa Pond

Kōfuku-ji Temple

Jōkadō Stone Lantern Path

Kasuga Grand Shrine

Torii Gate at Japanese Temple

Nigatsu-dō Hall

Tōdai-ji Temple

Nandaimon Gate, Tōdai-ji

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