Take a stroll among verdant trees and peaceful shrines of Nara Park, established in 1880. The park shelters relatively tame herds of sika deer, free to roam the lawns and gardens at will. Wander through groves of willows and cherry trees to spot picturesque ponds and admire numerous temples sprinkled throughout the park. The deer, although friendly, occasionally exhibit aggressive behavior in the presence of food--if you wish to feed them, purchase some rice crackers and keep your snacks away from their sight. PutNara Park into our Nara trip builder tool and find out what's close by, where to stay, and where to head next.
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Famous destination in Japan @ allows interaction with deer that roaming freely in the park. Nara is only 45mins away by train from Osaka. Park is 5mins walk from Kintetsu Nara Stn or about 20mins...
Famous destination in Japan @ allows interaction with deer that roaming freely in the park. Nara is only 45mins away by train from Osaka. Park is 5mins walk from Kintetsu Nara Stn or about 20mins... more »
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Nearest station is Nara then take bus number 2(get of at todaji temple) which cost 220 yen then walk 300 meter otherwise walk 1.5km from train station. Suggest to take bus there then walk back when...
Nearest station is Nara then take bus number 2(get of at todaji temple) which cost 220 yen then walk 300 meter otherwise walk 1.5km from train station. Suggest to take bus there then walk back when... more »
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Still a decent amount of deers around . Buy the biscuit snacks that is allowable . Do bow before feeding . The most polite deer I’ve encountered . Such good manners . But also be prepared for greedy ones that will butt u when u don’t feed them. Be brave just hands up and show them u have none on your hands . Also avoid carry any plastic bags , the deer will gravitate towards you when they hear sound of plastic bags . They associate it with food.
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Not just feeding deer which is fun but it’s very nice park to enjoy easily for a whole day. Rent a bicycle if u can ride which make it easier to see more of the park.
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