Exploring Nara: Japan’s City of Polite Wild Deer 🇯🇵

Right outside of Kyoto, Japan, is Nara, a picturesque city that’s home to some of the cutest and most polite animals in the world— the wild deer of Nara Deer Park! These deer are known to bow to visitors in exchange for pets and treats, and they roam happily and freely across the city. We spent an afternoon feeding and playing with the deer before cozying up inside for some Japanese ramen, pork gyoza, and red bean mochi. This is an easy and affordable day trip from Kyoto that you won't want to miss while you’re in Japan! 🇯🇵

Highly-rated tickets and tours in Nara, Japan, done with local guides:

Follow along to see where we head next. 🥰

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[ChadandClaire]

We had an absolute BLAST with the deer in Nara, and I’m so glad we made the trip out to see them (even though it was freezing cold outside hahaha). 🦌 In next week’s video, we are heading back East towards Tokyo, stopping in Japan’s famous mountain town of Hakone to experience a traditional Japanese ryokan and onsen. 🧖🏻‍♀🧖🏼 See you next week for another one in Japan! 🇯🇵

[carolinelane]

We loved Nara and the deer. Can't wait to go back to Japan.

[shuri-ken]

Been to Nara last January, it feels like an escape to the city-esque vibes of Osaka and Tokyo. The deer were wonderful but man, the mochi was the highlight for me.

[AdventuresofAplusK]

This was SO freaking cute and hilarious! 2:49 made us LOL 😂

[chrisli]

Oh My Gosh, so lovely watching you and the deer bow to each other. It is so cute💕

[JohannaEngelbertsson]

I had a big smile on my face during the whole video. So wonderful 🥰

[marjazadow]

Wonderful video, love the deer and the way they bowed, so cute. The ramen looked delicious, such a fun day.

[channelmomochan]

You enjoyed sightseeing in Nara and interacting with deer.
There are many long-established Japanese confectionery shops in Nara.
There is also a traditional pickle called Narazuke.
I also introduce Nara with English subtitles on YouTube, so please refer to it the next time you visit Nara.

[nihilasta]

Random bit of advice, if you ever approach a prey animal, when putting your hand out do so with the palm facing up towards it. A lot of them see the other way, the way Chad did, as a threat. Palm up, and they'll be more receptive to you. I don't really know how to explain it beyond that, and I'm too tired to bother looking it up but yeah thats a thing😂

[dreamsnotthings]

Loved Nara! Absolutely fantastic. We got some spectacular footage and more importantly created amazing memories!

[amourflower]

What a wonder video I must say the part where you spend time with the all those deer's was so funny and so amazing. I couldn't stop laughing. May your journey's safe and peaceful, thank you

[bodvargregersen]

It looks like the trip to Nora Park was a delightful one. One could tell that you had a blast feeding the the miniature deer. The cold weather may have seem colder because you were so close to Osaka Bay. That Japanese food looked so delicious after spending the whole day feeding the wild deer in Nora Park. I cannot wait to see what is in store for the next video.

[wherearewe-yt]

I love Nara..we bought a super cute magnet with a deer when we were there. They're so precious. 🥺

And by the way, onigiri has an "i", so it's more like "o-ni-gir-i", rather than on-giri. They're so freakin' good. I miss them! 🍙

[debbiegallardo]

That was so much fun, u guys are so lucky to visit Nara. I was in Japan for 15 days but didn’t get the chance to visit Nara😩. I enjoyed the cherry blossoms though. Love all your videos, very entertaining and educational, plus all the food trip . You guys are the Best👏👏👏

[MultiRabe]

Ohh myyy gosh…..cuteness overload is in full effect in this video lol!

[IfWeGoTo]

This was so cute!! The deer in Nara are so cute!! And that mochi is so good! :D
Didn't know about the museum though, would have been really cool to see that!

[marjaanak.]

I remember the deer eyeing my softserve as I ate it :D And pulling my skirt :D The deer were really cute tho and I enjoyed Nara very much. This was nice video and brought back nice memories :)

[nowgaku]

I love you two, especially your sensibility.
Anyways enjoy Japan!!

[leerivera]

Love the part about the earthquake exhibit! Great way to showcase my students the technology that is behind the buildings that are earthquake proof (granted up to where they can be).

[zennoodle]

I visited Japan about 5 years ago and 7-Eleven was a staple. We went there mainly in Shinjuku. However when we got to Osaka and Kyoto we ventured out. Such a fun adventure. Looks like the deer are accustomed to humans just like the elk where I'm from!