🗓 Nara Park Day Trip Course

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🗓 Nara Park Day Trip Course

Morning
• Depart from Kyoto Station → Take the JR or Kintetsu Railway to Nara Station (approx. 45 minutes)
• Explore Nara Park → Feed the deer (shika senbei) and stroll through the park
• Todaiji Temple → See the Great Buddha, the world's largest wooden structure

Lunch
• Experience local cuisine like kakinoha sushi (persimmon leaf sushi) and Nara ramen at a restaurant in Nara City

Afternoon
• Kofukuji Temple → Admire the five-storied pagoda and temple architecture
• Stroll through Naramachi → Explore the alleyways of traditional houses, cafes, and souvenir shopping
• Visit Isonokami Shrine or a small museum (if time permits)

Dinner
• Return to Nara Station → Return to Kyoto

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[Recommended Attractions]
1. Nara Park – Interact with deer and stroll through nature
2. Todaiji Temple – World Heritage Site, see the majestic Great Buddha and wooden buildings
3. Kofukuji Temple – A photo spot for a five-story pagoda, a representative example of Japanese Buddhist architecture

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【Recommended Restaurants】
1. Kakinoha Sushi Honpo – Traditional sushi wrapped in persimmon leaves, perfect for gifts
2. Nara Ramen Specialty Shop – Rich broth and local ramen
3. Naramachi Cafe – Matcha desserts in a cafe renovated from a traditional house

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【Photo Spots】
1. Nara Park with Deer – A popular photo spot near Kyoto
2. Inside the Great Buddha of Todaiji – A majestic Buddha statue and the beauty of wooden architecture
3. Kofukuji Five-story Pagoda – A harmonious blend of traditional Japanese architecture and the surrounding landscape

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【Travel Tips】
• Shika Senbei (rice crackers) are sold only at Nara Park → a deer-specific snack
• Deer are friendly, but they may bite your clothes or bags for snacks → Be careful
• Major Nara attractions are within walking distance → Comfortable shoes are essential
• Day trips from Kyoto using the JR/Kintetsu trains are sufficient Available

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