Nara Park is possibly one of Japan’s most famous sceneries while also housing several attractions such as Todaiji and Kasuga Shrine. The Park is especially popular for its hundreds of deers inhabiting it. The legend behind their presence is that the region was visited by one of the four dieties of Kasuga Shrine riding a white deer. The deers are therefore regarded as divine and up till World War II a death penalty was placed on killing a deer. Today you can stroll around the tranquil park while feeding deer cookies to its inhabitants, be it so that the tranquility might disappear for a moment since the deers are quite eager to have snack.
Roku – Nara’s little mascot shop
Surrounding the Park you will discover a few dozen teahouses used only on special occasions
When spring arrives, so do the young deers
Deers under the blossoms
Nara’s August Light Up Promenade
Even Nara’s little mascot is present (although he looks a bit less cute here perhaps)
Changing of the leaves
Both Nara’s deers and locals enjoy the tranquility of the park
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