What other travelers are saying about Nara Park (Nara Deer Park)
A amazing spot for hikes and nature time away from the city, and depending on the season away from the crowds.
It is huge and has spots to get away from the path and even on the busiest days from the crowds.
The deers look a bit rough but are friendly and will even bow for food stay alert though they are still wild animals
Nara Park is a serene escape, and the free-roaming deer stole the show. These gentle sika deer, bowing politely for crackers (¥200), were the heart of our visit—charming and surprisingly tame. Feeding them felt magical, though they can nudge for more!
We visited the buddhist temple and walked past plenty of lovely deer. Some of the deer do get aggressive though when there is food around. It was so nice to be able to feed them for 200¥. The temple is very beautiful and makes for great photos. This is a great place for tourists as plenty of staff speak some english.
Absolutely worth a visit. Steeped in deep history, the temple is very impressive and beautiful. The cherry blossoms added to the charm. Most of the deer are friendly - we did not buy the biscuits. However, upon observation we noticed the deer were eating the fallen cherry blossoms so we gathered a few and they enthusiastically bowed before and after their treat. Convenient enough to get to from Kyoto!
What a lovely experience visiting Nara Deer Park. The deer are friendly, you can feed them rice cakes from the vendors near by. It’s a very fun and exciting experience. While touristy and busy, if you go early the crowds tend to be less.
