Nara 1 Day Trip – Let’s go find deer

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🦌 Nara 1 Day Trip – Let’s go see deer. It’s just this close from Osaka!

For those who come to Osaka and have a free day, and want to feel nature, peace, but still have the cuteness of true Japan… I would like to recommend a light trip to Nara, a small and lovely city full of deer. Walk in the park, visit the temple, and feel great! 🚆🍃

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🚃 How to get there? It’s very easy!
• Take the JR train from Osaka Station → Nara Station (take the JR Yamatoji Line for about 45 minutes)
• Or if you are staying near Namba, take the Kintetsu Railway to Kintetsu-Nara Station. It’s closer to the park.

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🏞️ Nara Park – The Kingdom of Little Deer
• When you exit the station, it’s not far to Nara Park.
• There are deer roaming around the park! They’re not in cages. Walk freely
• You can buy deer snacks (Shika Senbei) for them to eat (~200 yen)
• Some of them will bow before eating, so cute! But some of them are so hungry that they're naughty, so be careful 😆

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🛕 Todai-ji Temple
• The highlight of the Nara trip! It's an old temple with a giant Great Buddha statue.
• The wooden temple is one of the largest wooden buildings in the world.
• The interior is peaceful, beautiful, and has a full ancient Japanese feel.
• The entrance fee is 600 yen, but it's worth it.

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🍵 Where should I stop for a bite?
• There are many cafes and dessert shops around Nara Park.
• I recommend trying Kusa mochi, made from green and fragrant yomogi.
• Or sit in a traditional tea shop and enjoy matcha while watching the garden.

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⛩️ Kasuga Taisha Shrine
• Walk a bit deeper into the forest You will find a bright red shrine. • There are hundreds of stone lanterns and hanging lanterns, beautiful and sacred. • The atmosphere is quiet, walking is like entering an ancient world.

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📸 Great photo spots
• Deer with a natural scene
• Great Buddha shrine + photos inside
• Shrine walkway with rows of lanterns
• Changing leaves (if you come during the fall season, it's the best 🍁)

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✅ Summary of friends inviting you to travel
• Travel from Osaka for only 1 hour, but you will feel like you are in another city.
• Get close to nature, meet cute deer without having to go to the zoo.
• Ancient temples, sacred shrines, beautiful photos
• Walk all day, enjoy yourself without realizing it.
• Suitable for both religious people, nature lovers, and photography lovers.

If you are in Osaka and want to take a break from the hustle and bustle, I recommend arranging a light day to go see the deer in Nara. I can tell you that your heart will be full. 🦌💚✨