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Nara Park

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 Tips about Nara Park

Nara Park is a beautiful park with a Buddhist temple and friendly deer. Highlights include feeding the deer and taking photos at the temple.

What to do: Visit the Buddhist temple, feed the deer, enjoy hikes and nature time away from the city.
What to eat: Enjoy local snacks, but be cautious as deer can get aggressive around food.
Tips to enhance your experience: Hide cookies to avoid being followed by deer, respect their space, and enjoy relaxing in the quiet areas of the park away from the crowds.

Opening Hours

• Monday: Open 24 hours
• Tuesday: Open 24 hours
• Wednesday: Open 24 hours
• Thursday: Open 24 hours
• Friday: Open 24 hours
• Saturday: Open 24 hours
• Sunday: Open 24 hours

Nara, Japan

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