JAPAN - Nara
Nara is the capital city of Nara Prefecture located in the Kansai region of Japan. Eight temples, shrines, and ruins in Nara remain: specifically Todai-ji, Saidai-ji, Kofuku-ji, Kasuga Shrine, Gango-ji, Yakushi-ji, Toshodai-ji, and the Heijo Palace, together with Kasugayama Primeval Forest, collectively form "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara", a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the Nara period, Nara was the capital of Japan, and the Emperor lived there before moving the capital to Kyoto.
Nara's deer are the symbols of the city, and are famous across Japan. In the past, deers were thought of as sacred animals--the helpers of gods--and have been carefully protected for many years. Even today, Nara's deer are carefully protected as "natural monuments. Deers aren't shy, specially if you carry food, and they are very closed to visitors, so follow the advices to avoid any problem as they are wild animals.
BEST TIME to VISIT NARA
BEST TIME to TRAVEL to JAPAN
From May to September (more rainy in summer)
Nara Park - Todaiji Temple - Guardian at the entrance gate
Nara Park - Todaiji Temple
Nara Park - Todaiji Temple - deers
Nara Park - around Todaiji Temple
Nara Park - around Todaiji Temple
Nara Park - Todaiji Temple - Guardian at the entrance gate
Nara Park - Todaiji Temple - Guardian at the entrance gate
Nara Park - around Todaiji Temple - landscape
Nara Park - Todaiji Temple - old statue
Nara Park - Todaiji Temple - Buddha
Nara Park - Todaiji Temple - Statue
Nara Park - Todaiji Temple - Statue of Buddha
Nara Park - Todaiji Temple - Statue
Nara Park - Todaiji Temple - Statue
Nara Park - Todaiji Temple - Guardian at the entrance gate
Nara Deer park - Read the advices about deers as they come very close to you
Nara Deer park - Read the advices about deers as they come very close to you
Nara Deer park - Deer symbols are everywhere in the city
Elegant lady with a kimono
Japanese with kimonos at a vending machine
Nara Deer park - Five storied pagoda
Nara Deer park - Deer symbols are everywhere in the city
Nara Deer park - Read the advices about deers as they come very close to you
Nara Deer park - Five storied pagoda
Road signs to warn drivers about deers crossing the road
Nara Deer park - Five storied pagoda
Couple with traditional costumes
Nara Deer park - Deer symbols are everywhere in the city - here on poles
around the Nara Park
Nara Park - Todaiji Temple
Nara Deer Park
Nara Deer Park
Nara Deer Park - Visitors are surrounded by deers looking for food
around Todaiji Temple
around Todaiji Temple
around Todaiji Temple
Nara Deer Park - hundreds of deers are moving freely in the park and also outside
European style Nara Museum
Unusual traffic on crosswalks, but Nara drivers are used to deers which can be found anywhere in the city
Nara Park - around five-storied pagoda - houses
Nara Park - around five-storied pagoda - houses
around Kohfukiji Temple
around Kohfukiji Temple
Nara Park - Historic hotel
Nara Park - Todaiji Temple
Nara Park - Todaiji Temple - gate
Nara Park - Todaiji Temple
Nara Park - Todaiji Temple
Nara temples are listed by Unesco
Nara Park - Todaiji Temple - Gate
Nara Park - around Todaiji Temple -deers are everywhere
Restaurant
Nara Park - around Todaiji Temple - deers are everywhere
Nara Park - Todaiji Temple - roof
building around the around Five Storied Pagoda - house
japanese style building
building around the around Five Storied Pagoda - roof
around Kohfukiji Temple
building around the around Five Storied Pagoda - roof
building around the around Five Storied Pagoda
Big traffic is crossing the Nara Deer Park and drivers are aware about deers crossing
building around the around Five Storied Pagoda - roof
Nara park - Fishing Egret
Todaiji Temple like all temples) - make your dreams come true ? for 200 yens
Pretty house
young women
around Taisnd Kasuga shrine - couple
house
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Kasuga Taisha Shrine - main gate
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Kasuga Taisha Shrine - zen garden
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Nara deer park - deers are very close to visitors and can run after them for food
Nara deer park - deers are very close to visitors
Nara deer park - deers are very close to visitors
Nara deer park - deers are very close to visitors and very cooperative for pictures
Nara deer park - deers are very close to visitors and very cooperative for pictures
Nara deer park - deers are very close to visitors and very cooperative for pictures
Nara deer park - deers knows the best spot near the shop where some "deer biscuits" are sold
Nara deer park - young deer
Nara deer park - deers are very close to visitors and very cooperative for pictures
Nara deer park - deers knows the best spot near the shop where some "deer biscuits" are sold
Nara deer park - deers are very close to visitors and very cooperative for pictures
Nara deer park - deers knows the best spot near the shop where some "deer biscuits" are sold
Nara deer park - deers are very close to visitors and very cooperative for pictures
Nara deer park - deers are very close to visitors and very cooperative for pictures
Nara deer park - deers are very close to visitors and very cooperative for pictures
Nara deer park - deers are very close to visitors and very cooperative for pictures
Nara deer park - deers are very close to visitors and very cooperative for pictures
Nara deer park - deers are very close to visitors and very cooperative for pictures
Nara deer park - deers are very close to visitors and very cooperative for pictures
Nara deer park - deers are very close to visitors and very cooperative for pictures
Nara deer park - deers are very close to visitors and very cooperative for pictures
Nara deer park - deers are very close to visitors and very cooperative for pictures
Nara deer park - deers are very close to visitors and very cooperative for pictures
Nara deer park - deers are very close to visitors and very cooperative for pictures
The deer is also on gifts at the shop
Nara deer park - deers are very close to visitors and very cooperative for pictures
The deer is also on gifts at the shop