Birdwatching in Nara
The best birdwatching locations and nearby coffee shops in Nara, Japan.
Nara Park
Located in the heart of Nara City, this huge park is home to songbirds, birds of prey and waterfowl.
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Nara Palace Site Historical Park
Home of the ancient imperial palace, this area has forests, wetlands and grassy plains. You can rent a bike too.
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Kodaiji Pond
17 minutes by train from Nara JR station is a hidden pond home to water birds and shorebirds.
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→ Coffee: nothing nearby - head back to Nara city
You might also like to hire a car and explore the Yoshino area of Nara prefecture - there are many birds to see amongst its towering mountains, huge rivers and lush waterfalls.