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Nara Prefectural Uda Animal Park is a hands-on park where you can get close to animals amid abundant nature. Its greatest appeal is that, despite such well-equipped facilities, "admission and parking are free." It is a recommended spot for families on weekends, as well as for adults who want to spend some unhurried time. In the park, a variety of hands-on events take place every day, including pony rides, cow milking, and feeding goats and sheep. Educational programs such as butter making and sausage making (advance reservation required) are also popular and highly regarded as places to learn about food education and the preciousness of life. The spacious grounds include a plaza with large play equipment such as a long roller slide, and it is ideal for a picnic with a packed lunch. From the observation plaza you can take in the beautiful mountains of Uda, and simply strolling while enjoying the scenery of each season is refreshing. Why not escape the bustle of the city and spend a luxurious holiday healed by the animals?
Last updated March 28, 2026