NARA surprised us! (12 things to do in Japan's original capital)

We visited Nara, Japan and expected to see deer... but we found so much more in the city too! So, we made a vlog of some of the best things to do in Nara, which includes the deer park, but also includes some of Nara's unique snacks, beautiful temples & shrines, and an amazing cultural experience in the original capital of Japan!

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*Planning your own trip to Nara? Add these to your itinerary!*
1. Relax and take in the views at the Sarusawa pond!
2. Try Japan's fastest mochi at Nakatanidou
3. Visit Nara Park and see the bowing deer
4. Head into town to explore Nara's beautiful architecture
5. Try Japanese cuisine at one of the local restaurants (we got curry!)
6. Shop for deer themed souvenirs at Mochiidono Shopping Street
7. Try a deer-themed treat! (we got deer ice cream!)
8. Visit the huge Kofukuji temple complex!
9. Head to the Nara cultural center for a handful of different activities!
10. Visit the Todaiji temple to see the world's biggest wooden building and a massive set of statues!
11. Hike up the stairs of the Nigatsu-Do for amazing views over Nara
12. Admire the many stone & bronze lanterns at the Kasugataisha shrine!

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CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro
0:55 Sarusawa Pond
1:35 Nakatanidou Mochi (Japan's fastest mochi!)
2:48 Nara Park (DEER!) & Town
5:10 Wakakusa Curry
6:06 Mochiidono Shopping & Deer Ice Cream!
8:16 Kofukuji
9:35 Nara Cultural Center (Origami & Kimono!)
11:44 Todaiji
14:52 Nigatsu-Do
16:08 Kasugataisha
17:33 Thanks for watching! Subscribe for more adventures! :D

[NARAVisitorCenterInn]

Thanks for stopping by guys. We loved having you.

[tamamiyamaguchi]

I’m Japanese. I’m a member of Deer Protection in Nara. Thank you for this video. One things that is very important request to protect the deer, especially baby deer. If you find the baby deer hidden in the root of the trees, please do not touch the babies and leave them just the way they are. Please keep some distance and watch over them softly. The mother deer are trying to hide the babies from humans. If someone touches the baby deer it might cause the risk of the mother deer doing child abandonment because of the smell of human touched the baby. Thank you very much. 🌸🙏🌸

[chilly]

4:20 that little girl chasing after the deer is so cute!

[etziwsf]

Welcome to NARA!
I like Nara more than Kyoto.Because Nara is a mysterious atmosphere.
I went to Nara in 18times for 8years.
Please come again!!

[mitraja]

日本の歴史をとても良く勉強されていることに驚きました。
あなた方を歓迎し尊敬致します。

[xtyhoqv]

こうした「幸せな時間」が、世界中で流れてくれたらと祈る。
お二人に幸あれ。

[Lovelymedaka]

Your video is super cool!
Nara is a beautiful and peaceful place. I hope many people enjoy staying there.

[amigator]

In the next life, I wanna be a deer in Nara :) Everybody there is your friend, ppl feeds you all day long, you have ton of places to chill and hide in hot summer... this is deer heaven :)

[xingxing]

You guys met the bowing dears! That’s amazing

[self-worried-person]

Deer are too cute. That kind look! Nara is just as enchanting as Kyoto. The Kinki region, including Osaka, is attractive. Please come to like Japan more and more and spread the charm.

[Greenkai]

Just found your channel after your Tokyo Disney Vlog popped up on my feed. Japan is one of my favorite countries to visit. After a three year absence I will be going back there in 3 .months. There’s so many places to see, visit and eat at y’all have shown, that I didn’t even know existed. Thanks for sharing!

[tetsuyaakitsu]

Nara was just as 50 years ago when I was a student. Thank you.

[MountainRoad-kczp]

Thank you - because I watched this video we did a day trip to Nara today. The temple view top, deer, mochi, and wakakusa curry were top notch. If all of your videos are authentic and helpful like this, you've got a happy new subscriber :)

[risingsunjapanguideinfo]

I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed visiting Nara park. 👍

[cana]

Nice to meet you. I ❤ your video . I’ve been there last Nov. Thank you so much. You make me relax.

[shelby]

We can watch your videos again and again and don’t feel board at all. Love your videos ❤

[nuttypuppy]

Your video recording skills are so amazing.
The scenery is so beautiful.
I want to touch deer too

[midoujaganban]

Foreigners comes to deers and the play for a trip from all over the world and is so glad😍👋

[Gemini-gdxc]

Nara is more than just deer and Todaiji, Kofukuji, and Kasuga Taisha. If you have the chance, please visit Horyuji, the world's oldest wooden building and Japan's greatest treasure.

[le-daniel]

Great Video guys! It's awesome Alan will try anything - even deer treats haha