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.
12 moments in vlogs
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- Sunny in Japan
Top 10 Things to do in Nara, Japan ๐ฏ๐ต ๐ฆ
Skip the first cracker stall and buy deeper in the park, where the deer are calmer.
- 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.
- Sunny in Japan
3 days in Nara ๐ฏ๐ต Beyond the Deer ๐ฆ & Temples โฉ๏ธ
Deer bow for shika senbei crackers sold at stalls; show an open palm to signal you have no food left.
- Sunny in Japan
A day trip to NARA ๐ฆ Nara Deer Park, Todai-ji Temple, Viral Mochi ๐ก [Nara, Japan] ๐ฏ๐ต
Deer crackers make the deer bow, but they will hound you for them; skip your best shoes because of the droppings.
- The Navigatioย Japan
The Perfect Day Trip to Nara Park ๐ฆ One Day Itinerary
Feed the deer only the crackers sold by vendors; they can get aggressive, especially in mating season.
- SAMURAI JUNJIRO ChannelใSJCใ
Nara Japan Street Food / Things to do in Nara (Deer Park, Mochi) Travel Vlog
Feeding deer anything other than the crackers is prohibited.
- Jumping Places
NARA TRAVEL GUIDE | JAPAN ๐ฏ๐ต Best Things To Do & Cost
The park is about a 20-minute walk from the station.
- SAMURAI JUNJIRO ChannelใSJCใ
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Jay and Karolina
NARA, JAPAN IS A MUST VISIT ๐ฏ๐ต 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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