How do I get from Osaka to Nara?
How to travel between Nara and Osaka. Multiple Yamatoji rapid trains operate every hour between Osaka (JR Osaka Station) and Nara (JR Nara Station). The one way trip takes 45 minutes and costs 810 yen. The train also stops at Osaka’s Tennoji Station (30 minutes, 470 yen one way).
How far is Osaka from Nara Park?
Nara is 35 kilometers south of Kyoto City and about 28 kilometers east of Osaka. Thus, it’s within easy day trip distances of these cities.
Is Nara Park worth visiting?
Nara is worth it for people interested in historical Buddhist temples, World Heritage sites and the famous deer of Nara Park. It is also the home of the Great Buddha statue, the world’s largest bronze statue with 15 meters. Nara is done as a day-trip from Kyoto or Osaka, most of the time.
How long do you need in Nara Park?
While six or eight hours is ideal for a daytrip, you might find yourself with a mere half day to spend in Nara. If that is the case, don’t despair: A half-day (four hours) is enough to see a lot of Nara’s major sights.
What is the best time to go to Nara Park?
The two best times to visit Nara are October/November (fall) and March/April/May (spring). Nara has a temperate climate, so you can visit at any time of year. Summers (June/July/August) in Nara tend to be hot and humid.