Nara's Best Scenic Spots

Mount Wakakusa in Nara Prefecture stands at an elevation of 342 meters and is also known as 'Mount Mikasa' because it looks like three hats stacked on top of each other! From the summit of Mount Wakakusa, you can enjoy a beautiful view of Nara's landscape, including Todai-ji Temple and Kofuku-ji Temple! Additionally, there are many wild deer at the summit, so you can take beautiful photos that are different from those in Nara Park, featuring both the stunning scenery and the deer! If you visit in the evening, you can also see the gradually setting sun, which is truly a spectacular sight! Be sure to visit when you travel to Nara! ---------------------------------------------------- 📍543 Shibatsujicho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture Nara Park Office ⛰️Open season: From the 3rd Saturday in March to the 2nd Sunday in December 🕰️9:00 AM to 5:00 PM 🚃(To the foot of the mountain) ・From JR Nara Station or Kintetsu Nara Station, take the Nara Kotsu Bus (Outer Loop) and get off at 'Todaiji Daibutsuden/Kasuga Taisha-mae' or 'Kasuga Taisha Omotesando', then walk about 15 minutes ・About a 30-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station 🚘(To the summit) By car, take the Shin-Wakakusa Mountain Driveway (toll road) and walk 5 minutes from the Wakakusa Mountain Summit Parking Lot (free parking) ----------------------------------------------------