Feed the Sika Deer -Todaiji Temple, Nara, Japan - Feeding the Animals on Waymarking.com

Deer in Nara are friendly and roam the city freely. According to legend a mythological god, Takemikazuchi, arrived in Nara on a white deer to guard the newly built capital of Heijokyo. Ever since then the deer have been seen as heavenly animals protecting the city and the country.

You can find deer almost everywhere, but the highest concentration is in Nara Park, where deer biscuits or shika senbei are also sold. The deer that populate Nara are Sika deer or spotted deer, also known as bowed deer because they often bow their heads before being fed.

Shika senbei are special crackers made for deer and sold on the site for 150 yen.

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Cost to feed the animals: 150 yen Types of Animals: Wild Price of Admission (if any): 600 yen Location: Todaiji Temple, Nara, Japan Operating Season and Hours: 7:30 to 17:30 (April to October); 8:00 to 17:00 (November to March); No closing days Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]

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Date Logged Log   08/14/2023 geotrouvtou59 visited it