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Nara Park

  • establishment, park, point_of_interestOPERATIONAL  Call
https://www3.pref.nara.jp/park/

 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

Articles about Nara Park in Nara, Nara

Meet Nara Park’s Bowing Deer and Other Historical Monuments You Shouldn’t Miss

Located a few kilometres from Kyoto and Osaka, Nara (奈良市) is one of the historical capitals of Japan. Numerous Buddhist…

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