Kintetsu Nara Station

The smell of deer scents assailed our nostrils as we strolled into the walkway leading to the temple. You can imagine the smell, but that didn't matter to us. What I like about here is that no bar or cage is obstructing our view, and we could see them up close, touch and feed them.Click the link to watch the video here.

a snack vendor selling a pack of "shika sembei" (deer biscuits) to visitors

We were lucky to stumble, this beautiful and amiable deer (photo below) who appears as serene and gentle at the entrance gate, and we were able to touch and even petted it for a long time.  Surprisingly, it didn't budge at all. It made us feel welcome, and we felt like an immediate connection blossomed. It was a day turn into a fun and unforgettable experience!

These wild animals are generally tame and accustomed to the presence of many people but be careful. They get a little too excited and aggressive and try to approach you from all sides when they see you have "deer biscuits" in your hand. Look at HB, who was feeding them but tried to run away from the attacking herd of deer. And oh, he did get a slight bite on his butt! Ouch! So folks, always try to stay alert! 

 

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