Nara After Dark: Sacred Deer, Lantern Walk with Hidden Views

Discover Nara’s hidden beauty after dark. Walk among sacred deer, learn about their nighttime behavior, enjoy lantern-lit views, and explore Nigatsu-do Hall in a serene, crowd-free atmosphere.
Meet your guide and step into a quieter side of Nara after dark.
Begin your walk toward Todai-ji Temple, following lantern-lit paths to the Nigatsu-do Hall. As you walk along the stone corridor, listen to your footsteps echo softly and take in the peaceful night views of the Nara cityscape below.

Pause to admire the scenery and feel the calm of the moment.
Hear the sound of the wind, see the gentle glow of hanging lanterns, and experience the rare silence that surrounds the hall after the daytime crowds have gone.

Next, continue to the Kofuku-ji Temple and Kasugano Park area to observe and learn about the nighttime ecology of Nara’s sacred deer. Watch as they gather in herds, rest beneath trees, and quietly ruminate—revealing a side of their lives most visitors never see.

Using a red light designed to avoid disturbance, observe the deer respectfully from a distance while your guide explains:

・how deer behave at night
・why they gather in the same areas after sunset
・what rumination is and why deer move their mouths while resting
・how their behavior changes from day to night

You will also learn about the rules in place to protect the deer and the long history of coexistence between the deer and the people of Nara.

By the end of the walk, familiar deer will no longer feel like a simple tourist sight, but like living wildlife deeply connected to the land and its history—turning this experience into both a cultural and educational night tour.

För att garantera tillgänglighet, boka så snart som möjligt. Tidig bokning är värt att överväga, särskilt om du planerar resan under högsäsong som allmänna helgdagar eller helger.

Denna utflykt kan du avboka utan kostnad upp till 24 timmar före resans start. Om du avbokar efter 24 timmar eller inte dyker upp på utflykten kommer du fortfarande att debiteras hela priset för aktiviteten. Att vara sen vid upphämtning eller avresa kommer att betraktas som att inte dyka upp.