Nara Park (Nara Koen)
Located in the heart of Nara City, Nara Park (Nara Koen) is famous for the 1,300 semi-wild sika deer that have roamed its grounds for centuries. Spanning 1,360 acres (550 hectares), the scenic public park is also home to several popular attractions, including the Todai-ji Temple, home to the sacred Daibutu (Great Buddha), and the vermillion Kasugataisha Shrine, shrouded by a primeval forest of cedars and Chinese black pines.
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