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3 hours
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Start your exploration at Nara Park. Here you can have the experience of feeding rice crackers to deer. Deer are considered messengers of the gods in Shinto beliefs, and hundreds of them roam freely here.
Then visit Kasuga Taisha, a shrine known for its deep historical roots and surrounded by a mysterious forest where divine spirits are believed to reside. The shrine is famous for its thousands of hanging lanterns, which illuminate the streets with their serene light, especially during festivals.
Also you can visit to Todaiji Temple, which is one of heritage site. It is a most famous temple in Nara, not only allows visitors to see with their own eyes one of the world's largest wooden structures, designated as a national treasure, but also to feel its 1,300 years of history.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Nara Park
Nara Park is the best landmark to interact with real deer. You can feed the deer special treats, watch them live a leisurely life up close, and enjoy an elegant time as if time has stopped.
The vermilion-lacquered shrine pavilions, thousands of lanterns, and the Manyo Botanical Garden are the most glorious highlights of the shrine. You will be thrilled by its vivid space.
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RICHARD W,
Jul 4, 2025
- Viator
The deer can be funn they may nip at you for a cookie but as soon as you put your hands in the air they will leave you alone.the shrines were beautiful our guied was very helpful and amazing hewas kind enough to walk us back to the train station even when he did not have tooit was a great experience
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