Vista & View · Nara Park
Mount Wakakusayama 若草山
Grassy hill behind Nara Park with a sweeping view over Nara city, Todaiji's roof and the Yamato plain; deer graze on the slopes.
Hours9:00-17:00
ClosedClosed mid December to mid March
PriceAdult: ¥150
Getting thereKintetsu Nara Station, 30 min walk to the south gate
Time needed1-2 hours
Best timeSunset; spring and autumn
Address469 Zoshicho, Nara 630-8212
About
Wakakusayama is a 342 m grass-covered hill at the east edge of Nara Park. From the first or third plateau you look down on Todaiji's Great Buddha Hall and across the whole Nara basin. It is famous for the January Yamayaki, when the grass is set on fire. Deer wander the slopes.
Highlights
- Panorama over Nara city
- View of Todaiji's Great Buddha Hall roof
- Wild deer on the slopes
- Yamayaki grass burning in January
Tips
- Open only from mid March to mid December
- The summit can also be reached by car on the Nara Okuyama Driveway
- Sunset is the best time
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