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MuseumNijōōjiminami, Nara
Nara Ikimono Museum
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Located inside the Mi-Nara shopping mall, this quirky indoor reptile and amphibian museum features beautifully themed zones like the 'Uruma' forest and 'Colorful' space. It offers a highly interactive experience where you can get up close to, and even touch, various lizards, snakes, and frogs in an artistic, photogenic setting. It is a fantastic, weather-proof stop for families and reptile enthusiasts looking for something unique beyond Nara's famous deer.
Insider Tip
Visit on a weekday morning to enjoy the hands-on reptile encounters without the weekend mall crowds.
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