Nara National Museum

Overview

Nara National Museum is a comprehensive art museum which houses many of Japan's national treasures. The museum is located inside Nara Park, which is home to hundreds of free-roaming deer.

One of the most important museums in Japan for its extensive collection of Japanese art and cultural artifacts.

Art History

Location

Address

50 Noboriojicho, Nara

Neighborhood: Nara Park

Coordinates

34.694600, 135.833900

Visiting Information

Opening Hours

monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

friday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

saturday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

sunday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Admission

Adults

¥1,200

Children

¥600

Best Time to Visit

Overall Best Period

March-May

Best Time of Day

Early morning

fewer crowds

Duration Recommendations

Minimum

1 hour

Recommended

3 hours

Full Experience

full day

Seasonal Highlights

spring

mild

• flowers
• gardens

summer

hot

• extended hours

autumn

cool

• fall colors

winter

cold

• holiday lights

Know Before You Go

Essential Information

Book ahead
Bring ID
Check weather

What to Bring

essential

ID water tickets

seasonal

jacket umbrella

not allowed

large bags drones

Health & Safety

Physical Requirements: moderate

• stairs

Medical facilities: first aid available

Payment Information

Accepted

cash, cards

Currency

JPY

Typical Costs

entry ¥1,200

parking ¥800

food ¥1,500

souvenirs ¥2,000

Dress Code

casual, comfortable shoes, walking shoes, inappropriate clothing

Booking Tips

• 2 weeks
• official website
• 48 hours
• available

Amenities

Restrooms

Gift shop

Atm

Wifi

Lockers

Wheelchair rental

Stroller rental

On site restaurant

Cafe

Picnic areas

Outside food allowed

Digital Services

Mobile App

Official App

Size: 50 MB

Features: Map, Audio guide, Tickets

Platforms: iOS, Android

WiFi Zones: Visitor center, Cafe

Charging Stations: Rest areas

How to Reach

From Airport

Nearest: Kansai International Airport

Distance: 50 km

Travel Time: 90 minutes

taxi

¥15,000 90 min

public_transport

¥2,000 120 min

From City Center

Distance: 5 km

metro

¥500 15 min

bus

¥400 20 min

taxi

¥1,500 10 min

Local Insights

Cultural Context

Why Locals Love It: Historic importance

Historical Significance: Important events happened here

Insider Tips

Free entry early morning
Best food at back entrance

Local Recommendations

• Try local cafe
• Ask for guide John

Language Help

Useful Phrases

hello Kon'nichiwa

thank_you Arigatou

where_is Doko desu ka

how_much Ikura desu ka

beautiful Utsukushii

ticket Kippu

Guide Languages: English, Spanish, French

Photography Guide

Best Photo Spots

Main entrance

Best Time: Golden hour

Tips: Low angle

Result: Great shot

#travel #nara

Photography Rules

allowed areas outdoor areas

prohibited areas exhibitions

flash photography not allowed

commercial photography permit needed

drone policy prohibited

tripod policy restricted

selfie sticks allowed

Nearby Attractions

Todai-ji Temple

Distance: 500m

Walking: 7 min

Type: Temple

Kasuga Taisha Shrine

Distance: 1km

Walking: 15 min

Type: Shrine

Reviews

4.5

Based on 1,000 reviews

Recent Visitor Tips

"Book online"
"Visit early"
"Great views"

Contact Information

+81 742-22-8861

info@narathemepark.com

www.narahaku.go.jp

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