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Nara in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Nara? Deer and temples. Here is how to spend one perfect day — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Deer park
  2. 2Todai-ji
  3. 3Kasuga
  4. 4Park

Morning: Nara Park

Meet the bowing deer.

Midday: Todai-ji

The giant Great Buddha.

Afternoon: Kasuga shrine

The lantern forest.

Nara in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Nara in one day?
Yes — the deer park, Todai-ji and Kasuga fill a day.
What is the best one-day tour?
A walking tour of the park, Todai-ji and Kasuga.
Is one day enough?
One day covers the highlights of central Nara.