Nara Park

Large park linking Nara's main sights, home to hundreds of free-roaming deer revered as messengers of the gods; deer crackers sell for 200 yen.

Nara Park appears in 12 of the 15 Nara vlogs we indexed, first in 2019, most recently in 2026.

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  1. Sunny in Japan

    Top 10 Things to do in Nara, Japan ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๐ŸฆŒ

    Skip the first cracker stall and buy deeper in the park, where the deer are calmer.
  2. Japan Guide

    Top 5 Things to do in Nara

    Best in early April for cherry blossoms and in November for autumn colours; deer can turn aggressive when they expect crackers.
  3. Sunny in Japan

    3 days in Nara ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Beyond the Deer ๐ŸฆŒ & Temples โ›ฉ๏ธ

    Deer bow for shika senbei crackers sold at stalls; show an open palm to signal you have no food left.
  4. Sunny in Japan

    A day trip to NARA ๐ŸฆŒ Nara Deer Park, Todai-ji Temple, Viral Mochi ๐Ÿก [Nara, Japan] ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต

    Deer crackers make the deer bow, but they will hound you for them; skip your best shoes because of the droppings.
  5. The Navigatioย Japan

    The Perfect Day Trip to Nara Park ๐ŸฆŒ One Day Itinerary

    Feed the deer only the crackers sold by vendors; they can get aggressive, especially in mating season.
  6. SAMURAI JUNJIRO Channelใ€SJCใ€‘

    Nara Japan Street Food / Things to do in Nara (Deer Park, Mochi) Travel Vlog

    Feeding deer anything other than the crackers is prohibited.
  7. Jumping Places

    NARA TRAVEL GUIDE | JAPAN ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Best Things To Do & Cost

    The park is about a 20-minute walk from the station.
  8. SAMURAI JUNJIRO Channelใ€SJCใ€‘

    Things to do in Nara Japan / Nara deer park, Street Food, Hotel / Travel Guide

    Feeding the deer anything other than crackers is prohibited, and bowing with food makes the deer bow back.
  9. Happy Trip

    NARA, JAPAN Travel Guide | Happy Trip

    Feed deer only the special deer crackers sold around the park, and show open, raised palms when you have none left.
  10. Ryan Bednar

    Beyond the Deer Park โ€” The Quiet Side of Nara in Fall

    Arrive at the crack of dawn to photograph the deer before the crowds.
  11. The City Guru

    Ultimate Day Trip to Nara, Japan | Day Trip from Osaka

    The deer can get assertive around food, so heed the posted warnings.
  12. Jay and Karolina

    NARA, JAPAN IS A MUST VISIT ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต THIS IS WHY!

    Deer crackers cost 200 yen; the deer can be pushy and may bite or headbutt, so don't crouch or offer your bag.

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