Nara Park Deer

Nara Park Deer

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Free-roaming sika deer that bow for a cracker in the parkland below the temples.

How to reach it

About 32 min walk from Nara station. Arrive in Nara via JR Nara Line · 45m.

From the station: 32 min · 2.4 km
Rail pass: Japan Rail Pass
Tickets: Free to visit

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More to see in Nara

Tōdai-ji Great Buddha

Tōdai-ji Great Buddha

A 15-metre bronze Buddha inside one of the largest wooden halls on earth.

Kasuga Taisha

Kasuga Taisha

A vermilion shrine in deep woods lined with three thousand moss-covered stone lanterns.

Naramachi

Naramachi

Lattice-fronted merchant houses turned into sake bars, craft shops and quiet cafés.

Other stops on the Kansai Temple Loop

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Nara Park Deer from Nara station?: About 32 min walk from Nara station. Arrive in Nara via JR Nara Line · 45m.
Is Nara Park Deer covered by the Japan Rail Pass?: The train journey to Nara is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass. Entry to Nara Park Deer is free.
What else is there to see near Nara Park Deer?: Other sights in Nara include Tōdai-ji Great Buddha, Kasuga Taisha, Naramachi.

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