亮点

  • ~1,200 free-roaming wild deer
  • Bowing deer for shika-senbei
  • Temples like Todaiji within walking distance

由来与背景

The deer have been revered as messengers of Kasuga Shrine's deity since ancient times and are designated a National Natural Monument; the park is free and always open.

Good to know for visitors

Getting there
5-min walk from Kintetsu Nara Station　Open directions in Google Maps ↗
Booking & entry
Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
Language
Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
Good for
families, groups of friends

温馨提示

Feed only the official shika-senbei; in autumn rutting season bucks can be aggressive.

交通

Nara Park — Nara Park, Nara, Nara Prefecture

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