Nara Park
In Japanese: 奈良公園
Over 1,500 free-roaming deer that bow for rice crackers, among ancient temples and shrines.
Deer: National Natural Monument
Nearby
- Isuien Garden ≈ 10 min by car
- Todaiji Temple ≈ 10 min by car
- Kasuga Taisha ≈ 10 min by car
- Mt. Wakakusa ≈ 10 min by car
- Nara National Museum ≈ 10 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- 5 min walk from Kintetsu-Nara Station
- Fee
- Free
- Booking
- The park is free and open 24 hours, 365 days a year (prefecture site).
- Good to know
- Deer are wild and can attack — don't tease them, and feed them only deer crackers
- Time needed
- 2 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-11. Report outdated info