Nara Park Tour: Feed Sacred Deer and Explore Temples

Discover Nara’s spiritual wonders in 3 hours: feed sacred deer, explore Kasuga Taisha’s lantern-lit paths, and marvel at Todaiji Temple’s grandeur.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Nara Park - Nara Park is a wonderful place to interact with real deer. Visitors can feed them special treats, observe their relaxed lifestyle up close, and enjoy a serene experience as if time has paused.
  • Kasuga Taisha Shrine - The shrine’s vermilion-lacquered pavilions, thousands of lanterns, and the Manyo Botanical Garden are its most…
What's Included
  • Entrance fees
  • English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Start your exploration at Nara Park. Here you can have the experience of feeding rice crackers to deer. Deer are considered messengers of the gods in Shinto beliefs, and hundreds of them roam freely here.
Then visit Kasuga Taisha, a shrine known for its deep historical roots and surrounded by a mysterious forest where divine spirits are believed to…

Location
Himuro Shrine
In front of the main entrance, Torii gate
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Richard_w
Jul 4, 2025
A deer adventure - The deer can be funn they may nip at you for a cookie but as soon as you put your hands in the air they will leave you alone.the shrines were beautiful our guied was very helpful and amazing hewas kind enough to walk us back to the train station even when he did not have tooit was a great experience
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From $75
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).