What other travelers are saying about Nara Park (Nara Deer Park)
Cutest park. Plenty of Deer are seen. The best thing is they are so courteous, they bow down to you asking for crackers. It is such a cute thing to watch them and feed them. Baby deer are so cute. The temple is beautiful. The pond near the temple is beautiful. Great place to visit and spend a day with nature. 45 minutes by train from Kyoto.
A truly beautiful and tranquil place with impressive local landmarks. One of the highlights here is the opportunity to encounter local deer — and yes, there are many of them! These adorable animals add a special charm to the experience.
However, I was saddened to notice that most of the deer do not have antlers, which appear to have been deliberately removed. It’s disheartening to think that this might have been done to make interactions with people safer. While I understand the intention, it’s unfortunate to see these majestic animals altered in this way
An absolute must while you're discovering Kyoto. The deer are the main attraction, but the park itself is beautiful, including the Buddhist temple and housing one of the largest gates in Japan. The deer are very friendly and used to humans, but just be cautious once you break out those crackers, you become very popular and the deer become very interested in you.
Be prepared to walk, and to stand on a queue.
Especially if you want to take pictures from a certain angle.
There are many school students visiting the Buddha Shrine and deer park.
Many friendly deer are moving around freely.
You are allowed to feed them but you should buy their special feed packets.
Unsuitable food may upset a deer's stomach.
There are sign to warn you about male deer as they can become aggressive.
We didn't see any aggressive deer.
They were all meek and cute.
If you bow at them, they will bow in return.
Make them bow before giving them a reward treat.
This spot is amazing. It’s incredible how big it is. Don’t get held up in the beginning take your way to the back of the park with less people and same amount of deer. 200 Yen stands will sell food for the deer. If you raise it above your head they will bow before you giving it to them. Beware if you have kids some deer butt, kick, and get pissed.
