SACRED DEER AT NARA PARK IN JAPAN

The ancient city of Nara is known for its beautiful temples, 15m-high Bronze Buddha statue & sacred deer that bow for biscuits at the Nara Park

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It is adorable to see the deer wandering in Nara Park

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The legend goes that one of the four gods of Kasuga Shrine visited Mount Mikasa, located in Nara on a white deer

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Since then these deer are considered sacred animals

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You can feed them shika senbei (special rice biscuits) sold by vendors throughout the park.

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Todai-ji Temple, one of the largest wooden structures in the world, is also located on the grounds of Nara Park

Don't forget to leave a wish or a prayer at the Nara temple

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Walk along a lantern-lined path to visit Kasuga Taisha, one of Japan’s most celebrated shrines

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Spring is a great time to visit Nara Park, when the cherry blossoms are blooming

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SAVE THIS 2 WEEK JAPAN ITINERARY

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