The hostel, the two stations and the walk to Nara Park. On a phone, tap “Zoom” and swipe to move around the map.
All buses from the hostel stop go there. It is also walkable.
Get off: Kintetsu Nara Eki · 近鉄奈良駅Only buses 208, 209 and 115 — they all pass Kintetsu Nara on the way.
JR Nara: West Exit, bus stand No. 15On foot along Noborioji street, past Kofukuji Temple, to the deer park and Todaiji.
Founded in the 8th century. Its Great Buddha Hall shelters a 15-metre bronze Buddha and is one of the largest wooden buildings in the world. The quiet Kaidan‑in hall (in the photo) stands just to the west.
Once among the most powerful temples of ancient Japan. The vermilion Central Golden Hall was rebuilt in 2018; the five-story pagoda is a symbol of Nara.
More than a thousand free-roaming deer, revered as sacred messengers of Kasuga Taisha shrine. Bow to a deer — it may bow back.