2024 Nara Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in December)
Nara is an ancient city, even older than Kyoto. After the Japanese royal family moved to Kyoto, it gradually became a quiet little town. The ancient town within the city has perfectly preserved characteristics of the Edo period, while Todai-ji Temple, Kofuku-ji Temple and Toshodaiji Temple still exude a strong traditional feel. World Heritage Site Kasuga-taisha, or Grand Shrine, is a great place to experience the lantern and “monkey” festivals in the Spring. Elegant sika deer roam freely through Nara Park, making it a perfect place to get closer to the native majestic wildlife. A hike up Wakayama Mountain offers a spectacular panoramic view of this ancient city. Nara may not draw the same crowds as other cities, but its unique historical heritage and tranquil atmosphere make it an attractive destination.
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#osaka #nara #japan #japantrip it is a fun place.. the biscuit cost about 500 yen and can be bought from the vending machines.. try to break it before feeding to maximise the number of deers u can feed and prolong the fun of feeding..
Nara’s Sacred Sanctuary ⛩️🦌
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Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara is one of the most important Shinto shrines in Japan, known for its stunning architecture and tranquil setting within the lush forest of Nara Park. The shrine is dedicated to the Kasuga kami (deities), which are associated with the Fujiwara clan, one of the most powerful families in Japanese history.
The shrine is located near Nara Park and is a short walk from Kintetsu Nara Station or Nara Station.
‼️Don’t forget to look out for the deer that roam freely around the shrine grounds, as they are considered sacred messengers of the gods in the Shinto tradition.
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Get Up Close with Deer! A Relaxing Trip to Nara Park.
The park is filled with deer that are not afraid of people and will even come up to you for food. Just hold some deer crackers, and they'll come right over. Interacting with the deer is truly therapeutic, but be careful as they can sometimes be a bit pushy and bump into people.
Although the scenery here is beautiful, whether it's cherry blossom season or autumn leaves season, it can get quite crowded, especially on holidays.
Also, watch out for deer droppings on the ground to avoid stepping on them!
Overall, Nara Park is definitely worth a visit to experience the joy of being with the deer!
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Family Fun at Nara Park, Japan! 🦌🌿
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We had an amazing day at Nara Park with the family! The deer here are so friendly (and hungry 😅), and we loved feeding them with special deer crackers 🦌🍘
Tips for visiting:
▪️Bring Deer Crackers: You can buy them on-site for 200 yen, and the deer will love you for it! But be cautious—they can get a bit eager.
▪️No Littering: Be sure not to drop any trash—deer sometimes mistake it for food, and it can harm them! 🚮
▪️No Human Food for Deer: Stick to feeding them the official crackers. Other food can upset their stomachs.
▪️Do Not Hit or Chase the Deer: The deer are friendly but can become aggressive if mistreated. Respect their space and be gentle.
‼️The Deer Are Wild Animals: While they are generally friendly, they can bite, butt, kick, or knock you down if they feel threatened or overexcited.
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Strolling around Nara 🦌🦌
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Sarusawa pond is located in the centre of Nara, where the local people used to chill here by sitting in the bench and enjoy the five pagoda view of Kofukuji Temple over the lake!!
Walking from the JR Nara Station, it takes around 15-20 minutes time. If you have a lot of time to spend in Nara, you can come here as well other than Nara Park or have a drink in the Starbucks that located next to it while enjoying the view.
Explore Nara Park's Beautiful Grasslands 🌿
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Nara Park is a stunning expanse of greenery that boasts beautiful grasslands perfect for a leisurely stroll or a relaxing picnic. The park covers over 1,200 acres and features rolling hills, well-maintained lawns, and vibrant flora that change with the seasons.
How to Get There
Nara Park is easily accessible from Nara Station. You can take the Kintetsu Nara Line or the JR Nara Line to reach the station. From there, it’s about a 20-minute walk to the park entrance. Alternatively, you can catch a bus from Nara Station that takes you directly to the park.
Tips for Visiting
Visit Early or Late: The park can get crowded, especially on weekends and holidays. Early mornings or late afternoons are the best times to enjoy a quieter experience.
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Amazing Craft Beer in Nara 🍺
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If you’re a beer lover visiting Nara, don’t miss out on YAMATO Craft Beer Table! This cozy spot is known for its incredible selection of craft beers, featuring both local brews and unique flavors from around Japan. The laid-back atmosphere makes it a perfect place to unwind after a day of exploring Nara's beautiful temples and parks.
Our favorites were the Hazy IPA and the Sour Ale—both were exceptional and bursting with flavor! 🍻
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🪵 Deer in the Woods
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What a lovely day to start with by witnessing deer wandering around the forest. While we are on the way going up temple in Nara Park, this was the view we captured!
All the views top up with a cold and chilly weather, this is exactly what we are expecting travelling to Japan!
Strongly recommend for travellers that love a peaceful walk into the woods with all the cute deers.
Nara! I chased the sunset of my life on Mount Wakakusa.
Mount Wakakusa is located in Nara, Japan, and is a popular tourist destination. Here is a travel guide for Mount Wakakusa:
- Transportation guide:
- From Kintetsu Nara Station: Walk for about 35 minutes to reach the south gate of Mount Wakakusa; take bus No. 70 or No. 97 from JR Nara Station to Kasuga Taisha Honden Station, then walk for about 15 minutes.
- From Kasuga Taisha: After coming out of the stone lantern path of Kasuga Taisha, walk along the Omotesando of Kasuga Taisha, and you will see the entrance to Mount Wakakusa.
- Climbing route:
- South gate climbing route: After entering from the south gate, you will pass a relatively gentle slope, then a stone step road, and finally reach the third layer of the mountain top. This route is relatively short, with low difficulty, suitable for most tourists.
- North gate climbing route: After entering from the north gate, you will pass a relatively long stone step road, then a relatively gentle slope, and finally reach the third layer of the mountain top. This route is relatively long, with high difficulty, suitable for tourists with certain physical strength and climbing experience.
- Play time: The recommended play time for Mount Wakakusa is more than 3 hours, so that you can fully appreciate the beautiful scenery on the mountain and experience various activities.
- Best travel time: The best travel time for Mount Wakakusa is spring and autumn, when the vegetation on the mountain is the most lush and the scenery is the most beautiful.
- Precautions:
- The opening hours of Mount Wakakusa are from March 21 to June 15 every year, and from September 10 to November 25, and it is not open to the public at other times.
- The weather on the mountain changes greatly, it is recommended to bring rain gear and warm clothes.
- During the climbing process, pay attention to safety and comply with the regulations and signs on the mountain.
- The deer on the mountain are relatively gentle, but don't get too close or provoke them to avoid accidents.
Guide to Mount Wakakusa in Nara: Strange Deer Forest and Beautiful Sunset
At sunset, the sky gradually becomes softer, like the romantic afterglow on the color palette of heaven, and the hills and green grassland under the sunset are like a beautiful oil painting. In this quiet moment, my heart is full of gratitude, thanking the world for giving us such a brilliant moment~
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💫Today I bring you a sunset check-in spot for Japan’s new internet celebrity: a guide to Mount Wakakusa in Nara, one of Japan’s three major night views
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📍Nara City Zashichicho 469
🚉Transportation: From JR Nara Station, take the Nara Transportation Bus bound for "Kasuga Taisha Shrine Main Hall", get off at the terminal (10 minutes), and walk for 5 minutes to the foot of the mountain.
⏰Business hours: 9:00-17:00
🎫Tickets: Adults~150 yen; children~80 yen
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✅Nara Wakakusayama Guide
🦌How to play guide
🔸Because it is shaped like three hats stacked on top of each other, it is also called Mikasa Mountain
🔸It is 342m high and covers an area of 33 hectares. The whole mountain is covered with green grass and deers can be seen all over the mountain.
🔸It takes about 35 minutes to walk from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain
🔸Entering the mountain from the mountain gate at the foot of the mountain (north and south), you can enjoy different views of the first, second, and top of the Yingzhong Tomb and the surrounding roads.
🔸From the top of Mt. Wakakusa, you can overlook the scenery of Nara such as Todaiji Temple and Kofukuji Temple.
🔸Wakakusayama from low to high: first, second, and third; starting from the second, you can overlook the scenery of the entire Nara
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🌄The romantic scenery at sunset can last a lifetime. Bring your significant other and the deer to enjoy the open and pure sunset scenery. When the sunset gradually falls to the other end of the horizon, the sky is dyed orange. At this time, the scene is like a dream. magical
🌠The night view sparkles even more under the bright moon. When the sun sets and becomes covered with darkness, the elegant night view on the top of the mountain composed of a carpet of intertwined light spots is truly stunning.
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🏨Accommodation on Wakasayama Mountain: Andu Hotel Wakasayama 4💎
👀Surrounding attractions
🔹Nara Park
🔹Todaiji Temple
🔹Kasuga Taisha Shrine
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✅Tips
❶Be sure to make good time and plans, and be sure to buy tickets in advance to go up the mountain.
❷Many people watch the sunset and night view. It is recommended to go after 3 o'clock in the summer.
❸Sisters must pay attention to supplements and sun protection in summer
❹Remember to buy some drinks, food and supplies before going to the summit
❺Ruocaoshan has a south gate and a north gate. The two gates are about 300 meters apart. Be careful not to go to the wrong door when meeting people.
❻You can drive to the top of the mountain via the Nara Okuyama Expressway
❼Deer cakes are available everywhere, 200 yen/small rack, not heavy; many shops close at 5 o'clock, so it is recommended to buy them in advance
❽If you don’t want to feed the cake/if you don’t have any cake, just wave to the deer.
❾Sisters who want to travel to Japan during the summer vacation and visit Mt. Wakakusa are recommended to sign up for a local small group.
Just returned from a day trip to Nara with a nanny-level itinerary and minefield guide
🙆♂️I just came back from Nara recently
I've organized all the strategies and minefield guides
✅For your reference for a day trip
▶️The 4 must-visit places in Nara are basically connected, Nara Park (Royal Deer Garden), Todai-ji (world-class wooden architecture), Wakakusa-yama (overlooking the entire city of Nara, and there are more deer and fewer people, highly recommended), and Kasuga-taisha (world-class garden landscape)
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✅Suggested itinerary
Nara Park->Kasuga-taisha->Todai-ji->Wakakusa-yama
Although this route involves a bit of backtracking, it allows you to save the best sunset time for Wakakusa-yama, trust me, it's really, really worth it! (For strategies on Wakakusa-yama, see my previous note)
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🚗Transportation
From Osaka to Nara, take the train and get off at Kintetsu Nara Station
If possible, be sure to choose the express line! Because the express line is at least 40 minutes faster than the regular line
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🌸Specific time schedule
▶️9:30 Depart from Osaka
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▶️10:10 Arrive at Kintetsu Nara Station
Exit 2, right out to the shopping street, where you can buy a sandwich for breakfast
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▶️10:20 Go to Kofuku-ji
Free admission, one of the seven great temples of the Southern Capital in neon lights
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▶️11:10 Go to Gango-ji
Free admission, one of Nara's national treasures and World Heritage Sites, and one of the few five-story pagodas preserved to this day
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▶️12:00 Go to Nara Park
There are too many people here, and the deer are all well-fed and mostly lying down, so I personally suggest solving lunch here
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▶️14:00 Kasuga-taisha
From here, it starts to be very, very photogenic, with lush greenery filling your eyes, and many little deer shuttle through the stone monuments, mysterious and cute! If you have deer crackers in your hand, they will carefully come to your side, and at that time you can take a selfie with them, super cute haha
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▶️15:00 Todai-ji
World-class wooden architecture! Those who like architecture really shouldn't miss it, as you will be amazed by the Great Buddha as soon as you enter the gate
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▶️16:00 Wakakusa-yama
Few people and quiet! The deer are very lively! And you can also overlook the entire Nara from the mountaintop! Trust me, you can skip anywhere else, but you must go here! Just go for it with your eyes closed! Especially when the sun sets, the warm sunlight falls on the endless lawn, with a few deer around you, as if you've stepped into the animated world of Makoto Shinkai! So, so, so beautiful❗️Remember to enter from the South Gate! Entering from the North Gate will take an extra half hour!❗️
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▶️19:00 Return trip
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🙌Minefield nanny guides for other places in Kyoto and Osaka are on the homepage
Take what you need
✅Every week, 3~4 niche spots and nanny-level guides are recommended
Famous Buddha statue pudding shop in Nara prefecture
Yamato-hyakusai Todaiji is a souvenir shop located in Nara Park, in front of the entrance to Todaiji Temple. Here, they sell Nara's famous souvenir, "Daibutsu Pudding".
Daibutsu Pudding (Daibutsu Purin) or Buddha Pudding from "Mahoroba Daibutsu Purin" has a unique packaging and delicious taste, making it a popular souvenir from Nara. Whoever receives it will immediately know where it came from.
Buddha Pudding comes in many flavors: custard, Nara tea, cheese, chocolate, cappuccino, and Nara liquor.
There is also a white deer pudding in 3 flavors: blue lid, blanc-flavored, light green yogurt flavor, and brown orange flavor.
In addition, Yamato-hyakusai Todaiji also has other souvenirs from Nara. Local fresh and dried food, handmade products are also available.
📍Shop location: The shop is located in front of the entrance to Todaiji Temple in the Yumekaze Plaza project.
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Feed Japan‘s Famous Deer
The Nara Deer Park is a historical park in Japan that’s famous for having hundreds of friendly deer you can feed and take pictures with. The semi-wild deer roam around the park freely and interacting with them can be lots of fun.But be careful of being chased by deer and stay away from deer with antlers. Being gored will be very painful.
I want to go to Japan for hot springs and skiing in 2024
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FUFU Nara encounters playful deer in a yukata
🏯 Nara was once the capital of Japan, containing rich cultural history and beautiful scenery, many people choose it as their first choice for traveling in Japan, feeling the past time ⌛️
🏨 FUFU series hotel first entered Kansai, located on the south side of Nara Park, within walking distance to Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Outside the courtyard, you can see cute deer, and inside the courtyard is a quiet ancient city inn ⛩
● Time to reminisce
👨🏻🎨 The hotel is designed by famous Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, interpreting the traditional Japanese architectural thought 'courtyard house as one'
🏆 The lobby displays wood carvings, rust paintings and other historical treasures, with a low-key and stable temperament
🛋 5 types of 30 suites in total, creating a simple and rustic feel with wooden furniture, decorated with linen, iron art and other local handmade decorations, the garden outside the window presents different expressions with the seasons
♨️ Each room has a spacious balcony and a private open-air hot spring, and is equipped with a natural herbal bath sachet; 👘 After the bath, wear the Japanese yukata and feather woven coat prepared by the hotel to stroll in the garden, it's pleasant and comfortable
● Fusion cuisine
🍶 Kaiseki cuisine 'Dripping Green': Nara is the birthplace of Japanese herbal medicine, rich nourishing ingredients combined with Wagyu beef, bird cheese, cooked with Chinese medicine method to create a creative Kaiseki cuisine with color, aroma and taste
🍳 Teppanyaki 'Kuri': The smoke from the iron plate and the rich aroma of meat, like a feast for the senses
🥃 Lounge 'Lotus': Order a whiskey, wine or original cocktail, jazz music and lights create a charming night
🍱 Breakfast: Japanese breakfast is as exquisite and rich as the garden scenery, don't miss the ancient tea porridge special to Nara
🍵 Afternoon tea: Nara matcha paired with Japanese honey cake or Wagashi, enjoy the afternoon time
● Healing time
🌿 Medicinal hot spring: The bicarbonate hot spring is rich in sodium, calcium and other elements, in addition to the private hot spring in the room, there is also a hot spring medicinal bath that can be rented - Suzaku's bath
💆🏻♂️ Herbal SPA: Collaborate with high-end brand Sisley to create a SPA with multiple effects, herbal bath and special herbal drink, leading the senses into a luxurious journey
💐 Yoga Mountain Garden: The hotel has restored the Japanese historical and cultural heritage 'Yoga Mountain Garden', and designed a Japanese inner courtyard with its height difference, and will also hold flower arrangement classes from time to time
● Historical experience
⛩ Morning walk: Guided by a guide who knows Nara history like the back of his hand, take you to Todaiji Temple, the largest wooden building in the world, stroll through Nara Park, off-the-beaten-path sightseeing spot Tobihino, visit Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and tell the story
⛰️ Nature walk: Along the mountains and valleys, step into the ancient trade route of Nara, visit the original secluded waterfall of Kasuga Mountain, and reach the mountain top observation deck overlooking the whole view of Nara
🚲 Rickshaw sightseeing: You can choose from three lines: Mikasa, Wakakusa, Takamaru, and Kasuga for sightseeing, and listen to the rickshaw driver explain the history and culture along the way
● Encounter the ancient city
🏛 Nara National Museum: One of the only four national museums in Japan
🏯 Nara-machi: Retains the characteristics of townhouses from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji era
🌸 Yoshino Mountain: One of the most famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan
Nara Deer Park is fun for kids! 🦌
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If you are in Osaka you might as well visit Nara Park where you can just relax and chill in the park. No entrance fee. Free to roam around and enjoy the company of cute deers.
This part of the trip was so exhilarating. It's simply stunning. The whole experience was amazing.
The open fields, the shrines, the deer, everything was beautiful. Recommended to explore the park further and enjoy the nature.
Be prepared to walk at least 20k steps and wear comfortable shoes.
Feeding the deer in Nara
Nara Park is one of the must-see areas in Nara City. It is a nice place to see hundreds of deer roaming freely.
Feeding the deer is one of the highlights when visiting the park. Some deer are aggresive tho, they will be chasing you if they smell the crackers, which you can buy around the park for 200 yen.
When you bow your head to the deer, they bow back to
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Getting there:
From Kyoto, take the JR Nara Line from Kyoto Station to JR Nara Station. Miyakoji rapid trains depart every 30 minutes, and the trip takes about 45 minutes one-way. It is covered by the JR Pass. Local trains are also available, but take an hour and fifteen minutes one-way.
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Kofuku-ji Temple
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Getting There - 48-Noboriojicho district, Nara city, Japan.
Attractions - Buddhist historic culture sites, tourist attraction site, great ancient Japanese’s architecture, beautiful Japanese gardens. Friendly and relaxing atmosphere.
opening hours- 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Entrance fee- 600 Yen for adult and 300 Yen for children and older age.
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Nara Park
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Getting There - Nara City, Japan.
Attractions - Public park in the Nara City, Relaxing atmosphere with stunning surroundings views of a great architecture of year 1880, the oldest park in Japan. Friendly people around which is a great place for weekend holiday and picnic.
Highlight- Enjoyed seeing the Dears and amazing architecture.
Deers in the City
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Nara Park is a gorgeous place to visit that is walking distance from the busy main station where there are many restaurants and a famous walking street. Entry is free and you are free to roam around the grounds or purchase some food for the deers. Money collected goes towards the caretaking of them. The deers are free roaming who seemed to be always hungry. Feeding the deers was such a fun activity. Once they see the biscuit in your hands, they will charge towards you. The deers can get quite aggressive so we put our child in her stroller as she was scared. Becareful if you have young kids with you. Also, do keep food and plastics away from them. We had a deer digging into our stroller basket as we had some leftover bread exposed. That shocked my little one and us. However the coolest thing about the deers are that if you bow to them, they will bow back to you!
Besides the deers, Nara Park is filled with lots of culture and history with shrines and a huge pagoda right in the park. The area was tranquil and beautiful. Unfortunately we did not have much time to wander around longer. Nara Park is a absolute must visit as no other place has such a unique charm just right in the busyness of the town.
Explore Nara Park with Kids! 😍
We recently visited Nara Park, and let me tell you, it's a child-friendly and stroller-friendly haven that's perfect for families. This enchanting park in Japan offers a delightful blend of nature and culture, making it an ideal destination for parents and kids alike.
Nara Park is a great destination for families with little ones. The spacious pathways and well-maintained trails make it a breeze to navigate with a stroller. No need to worry about bumpy rides here!
What you can do with kids >
1. Feeding the Deers: 🍪 One of the highlights of Nara Park is the friendly deer population. Kids will absolutely love feeding them shika senbei (deer crackers). It's a magical experience watching their faces light up as they interact with these gentle creatures.
2. Exploring the Nara National Museum: 🏛️ The Nara National Museum, located within the park, is not your typical museum. It's filled with captivating artifacts and exhibits that can engage young minds and ignite their curiosity about history and art.
3. Isui-en Garden Adventure: 🌸 Adjacent to Nara Park, Isui-en Garden offers a tranquil escape into nature. The serene pond, meandering paths, and seasonal blooms provide a perfect backdrop for a family outing and some quality time in the great outdoors.
What can I say? Nara Park is a paradise for families. With its child-friendly and stroller-friendly paths, and many exciting activities, it's a place where parents (and non-parents!) can create lasting memories with their little ones. Based on my visit, I recommend packing your bags and bringing your family to Nara Park for a day of adventure and fun! You can also go solo! 😉🌟🌳
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Nara eats - try a store with preserved sushi
If you do not mind raw food, love Japanese food, sushi would be an item that you will try.
at nara, they have this special item where sushi is wrapped in leaves and can be kept for a day. This had a interesting taste and one should not miss this as i did not see it in other areas in Japan.
A box has got different choices of sushi inside so one can try out the unique flavours and taste. It is good to share as it may be filling.
Enjoy and keep a lookout for these sushi at nara
Fried donuts so tasty, i had 2 rounds
If you have not tried fried donuts before, this is a store with branches all over Japan that you would have to search for.
Got one to try to begin with and really loved how it is crunchy and yet, has a chewy texture, hence went for a second.
Did not regret and will be back as they have a big variety and cute ones to cheer little ones up.
Address
Floresta Nara Main Store 奈良本店
Japan, 〒630-8226 Nara, Konishicho, 8-1 ラフィーヌ東洋ビル 1階
Exploring Nara With Adorable Deers - Nara Park
Nara Park is an absolute gem! The adorable and friendly deer roaming freely gives the place a unique charm. Feeding them is a delightful experience. The cute deers were the most polite wildlife we've ever encountered, so it's a given that we should be polite too when visiting their home.
The park's surroundings boast incredible temples like Todaiji, with its awe-inspiring Great Buddha statue. There's also Kokufu-ji, Kasuga Taisha, and other interesting sites surrounding the deer park.
Exploring the park and these historic temples is a perfect way to immerse yourself in Nara's rich history and natural beauty. It's a must-visit for anyone traveling to Japan! 🦌🏯
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Nara Park
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Nara Park is a large park in Central Nara. There are more than hundreds of deer roaming freely around in the park. Deer crackers are for sale at Yen 200 for a pack of 10. Some deers will bow to you after you fed them. Most of them are tame, but can be aggressive if they are hungry. So don't make fun of them when feeding.
To get there, alight at Kintetsu Nara Station or JR Nara station and take a bus there if you don't want to walk to the park. Admission to the park is free.
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The worlds biggest Bronze Buddha statue
The Todai-ji temple near Nara park contains the worlds biggest bronze Buddha statue in an enormous wooden temple built over 300 years ago.
The temple is set in grounds surrounded by deer that move around from the Nara park, with smaller temples and shrines dotted around the grounds.
The Buddha itself is within a museum and you need to lay about $5 to enter, but it’s totally worth it. It’s absolutely mind blowing, the sheer scale of the Buddha and the structure built to house it is hard to comprehend.
There are many smaller shrines inside and some interesting wooden models that shows the construction history.
If you’re feeling brave and small there is a famous hole the size of the Buddhas nostril for you to try and crawl through
The temple closes around 5 and they do last entry at 4:30 so try and come as early as possible to avoid disappointment!
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Oh deer! Thousands of deer at Nara Park 🦌
Nara park is world famous for the Nara deer that roam around the grounds, around 1500 at the last count. These deer have been protected for at least 1000 years and have become an inseparable part of the city, you will see there image everywhere.
You can reach the park from Nara station on bus routes, about 4 stops from the station, taxis or direct on trains from Osaka, Kobe & Kyoto.
The deer are very docile and friendly, If you are calm and considerate you can get close enough for photos and to touch them.
The local shops sell food tor about $1.5 for you to feed them. But be careful, the deers can get very excited about the food and ground around you very quickly!
It’s easier to find one or two deers on their own and feed them, feeding the large crowds can become very overwhelming!
It’s a great trip for the whole family, and then there is plenty to do in the town before you go home - lots of food options and walking streets for souvenirs.
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Nara Deer Park Review
The Nara Deers are cute and all but they get really feisty when you have food!
Remember to ONLY feed the Nara Deers with food bought from the park! One pack of biscuits (10 inside) is 200 yen! You can get the food from any white standing wheel carts pushed by oba-chans (aunties).
I’ve been chased non-stop by the deers once I bought my food. It was extremely horrifying.
Here’s a tip! Get your camera ready once you find a deer to bow at! Because they will only bow at you twice or thrice max before they get bored of you!
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Todaiji temple
During my one day trip to Nara, I also visited the todaiji temple here. An entrance fee is required.
The temple looks pretty and the structure was nice in terms of architecture. I went in to the temple and there were also shops selling charms which you can buy as souvenirs. There is also this pillar with a hole where there is a saying that if you can get pass it, you will have good luck and health. Interesting.
Overall enjoyed my visit here and went around taking some nice pictures.
Nara
If you are in Osaka or Kyoto, will suggest taking a one day trip to Nara. It’s a pretty nice place to have a day trip and you can visit some temples while you are here and also take a look at these cute deers roaming all around the streets. The floor is quite dirty though so be careful when walking all around.
You can purchase food to feed these deers and they will bow to you which is quite cute. The scenery here is also quite pretty and beautiful. Suggest coming here for one day to just explore all around and have fun!
Deers Everywhere At Nara Park 🦌
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Nara park is such an interesting park in central Nara, Japan. Nara park is a large park and it is not just full of visitors from around the world at this park, but it is also full of deers. These deers are free to roam around in the park and they are surprisingly tame and not aggressive. People are allowed to touch and pet these cute animals and they are allowed to feed the deers too. Deer feed can be purchased from street stalls but do be very careful of the deer feed, as a whole hoard of deers would rush to you for the food and it will be gone in seconds. Nara park itself is very beautiful and it's even more special with these deers. It's a fun and unique experience at Nara park, so do visit it.
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