Nara Park is a park famous for deer rice crackers in Nara City.
🟪Otoha:
“Wow, the deer are walking around so freely! And they’re surprisingly friendly!”
🟦Takashi:
“Yes, Nara Park is known as a place where people and deer live in harmony. Historically, deer have been regarded as sacred messengers of the gods.”
🟪Otoha:
“Tōdaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha, and Kōfukuji are all nearby. It feels like an open-air museum of history!”
🟦Takashi:
“Each building reflects Japan’s cultural and religious heritage from ancient to medieval times. The Great Buddha at Tōdaiji is especially impressive when you see it in person.”
🟪Otoha:
“And the park itself is so spacious and green. It really helps you forget the hustle and bustle of the city.”
🟦Takashi:
“It’s rare to find a place where nature, history, people, and animals all coexist so harmoniously. That’s the unique charm of Nara.”
🟪Otoha:
“I tried feeding the deer with shika senbei—but they chased me a little! (laughs)”
🟦Takashi:
“That’s all part of the Nara Park experience! (laughs)”
