Man'yō Forest (Nara): Botanical garden for Families – Location & Nearest Station
Man'yō Forest is a botanical garden in Kashihara, Nara Prefecture, about 382 km from Tokyo Station and 38 km from Osaka Station in a straight line.

| Type | Botanical garden |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 万葉の森 |
| Location | Kashihara, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kaguyama Station – about 1.7 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 38 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 55 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 122 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.49610, 135.82212 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kaguyama Station, about 1.7 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (万葉の森) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kashihara City Insectarium – Science museum, less than 1 km away
- Man'yō Garden, Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yō Culture – Botanical garden, about 2 km away
- Kashihara Children's Science Museum – Science museum, about 2 km away
- Uda City Ōuda Man'yō Park – Botanical garden, about 10 km away
- Uda Animal Park – Zoo, about 10 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.