Stroll leisurely through outdoor art installations and pond scenery spread across the mountain hollows with your partner
About this spot
An outdoor art park covering approximately 7.8 hectares spread across sloped terrain beyond Muroji. Designed with involvement from world-renowned Israeli sculptor Dani Karavan, the site features geometric towers on grassy hills, spiral water channels, and quiet pools reflecting the sky scattered throughout. As you walk, the way you see the landscape and art shifts moment by moment, offering a different kind of stroll from ancient temple viewing. Visited by few people and peaceful, even just sitting on a bench and feeling the mountain breeze is pleasant—a perfect spot for a refined getaway. Walking through this open landscape where contemporary art and rural nature blend, after the dignified atmosphere of the temples, adds another dimension to your journey. It's also a picturesque spot for a couple's commemorative photo.
Tips
About 5 minutes by car from Muroji, with parking available. The park features grassy hills and gentle slopes, making it easy to walk in comfortable shoes. The open terrain offers little shade, and in summer, a hat and beverages are recommended. Closed days (typically Tuesdays) and opening hours vary by season, so check the latest opening information before visiting.
Best time to visit
About 1 hour. The afternoon's soft light beautifully illuminates the towers and pond scenery, and fewer people mean you can walk at a leisurely pace.
Access & map
〒633-0421 Nara Prefecture, Uda City, Muro 181
Model course featuring this spot
Uda: Hasedera and Muroji Temples - A Flower Temple Pilgrimage
Nara
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