Sohei(Monk Soldier) protects deer in Nara Park
I will not tolerate people who abuse deer or litter!
Gyoki Bosatsu
This statue is facing towards a certain direction. Can you guess where?
The 76th Annual Exhibition of Shoso-in Treasures
The 76th Annual Exhibition of Shoso-in Treasures will be held soon.
Five-storied Pagoda of Kohfukuji Temple is under restoration work!
Kohfukuji's Five-storied Pagoda is covered by enclosure and cannot be seen.
“Deer Antler Cutting Ceremony” will be held soon!
"Deer Antler Cutting" will be held at the Rokuen.
It's a traditional ceremony from the Edo period.
Watch out for the doe with fawn
If you approach to the doe raising a fawn, she will try to protect her child. Please be careful.
Why you should not bring your dog to Nara Park
It is better not to bring dogs to Nara Park.
Because there are many ticks on the body of the deer.
Who Cleans up Deer Feces in Nara Park?
The fibers of the grass that the deer eat are decomposed by the dung beetle, then they become nutrients for the soil.
Buddha statue placed outside the Great Buddha Hall
After viewing the Great Buddha of Todaiji Temple, look to the left when you exit the Great Buddha Hall.
“Nara-shika Train”
It is the “Nara-shika Train” of Kintetsu Railway.
It's very cute!