Muroji Mountaintop Park, Art Forest

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A tranquil and enchanting space where modern sculptures harmonize with abundant nature.

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Overview

Muroji Mountaintop Park, Art Forest, located in Muro, Uda City, Nara Prefecture, is a park where contemporary sculptures are scattered throughout nature. Created through a collaboration between sculptors Takeyoshi Inoue and Dani Karavan, the park offers a serene and magical atmosphere where lush nature and modern sculptures blend harmoniously. The expansive grounds feature well-maintained walking paths, allowing visitors to fully enjoy the magnificent scenery while experiencing the art of contemporary sculpture. The sculptures are subtly integrated into the natural landscape, their expressions shifting with the viewing angle and time of day, offering new discoveries with each visit. The park also includes a cafe and shop, providing a relaxing space to unwind. The Muroji Mountaintop Park, Art Forest is a soul-soothing space where nature and art merge. We highly encourage you to visit.

  • Scenic Views
  • Cultural Arts

Basic Information

Address
181 Muro, Uda City, Nara Prefecture, Japan Search for tourist attractions in Nara
Access
About 20 minutes by car from Nara-Han National Route Hari IC. About 20 minutes by bus from Muroguku-Ohno Station on the Kintetsu Osaka Line, get off at Muroji Temple mae and walk about 1km. Show route
Op.Hours
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cld.Days
Every Tuesday (the following day if Tuesday is a public holiday)
Fee
Adults: ¥410, High school students: ¥200, Free for junior high school students and younger
INFO
Free parking available
HP
https://www.city.uda.nara.jp/kouen/kyouiku/leisure/kouen/murouartforest/news/geijutsnomori.html

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