Kyoto — Nara — Kyoto

Nara — bowing deer & giant Buddha. Buy shika senbei (deer crackers) from licensed vendors only. Hide them until ready.

1. 09:00

   Kyoto → Nara

   JR Nara Line rapid · ≈ 45 min · ¥720

   transit
2. 10:00

   Nara Park + deer

   1,200 free-roaming sika deer

   place
3. 12:00

   Tōdai-ji & Daibutsu

   World's largest bronze Buddha · since 752

   place
4. 15:00

   Kasuga Taisha lantern path

   3,000 stone lanterns through the forest

   place

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