Rokuen(Deer Protected Garden)
Nara Park is home to approximately 1,200 Nara deer, which are designated as a national natural monument. ``Rokuen'' is a protection facility for ``Nara deer'' run by the ``Nara Deer Protection Association.'' In addition to exhibits such as panels where you can learn about the ecology and history of deer, you can also see the deer protected at the Deer Garden throughout the season. This is a place to think about and protect the rich nature of Nara Park and the coexistence of humans and deer.
Detailed information
| Address | 160-1 Kasuganocho, Nara City |
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| Opening Hours | 10:00-16:00 (excluding special exhibitions, events, etc.) |
| Closed day | Every Monday, antler-cutting event days, year-end and New Year holidays *Office operations are open all year round. |
| Parking | Not available, 5 minutes walk from Kasuga Taisha parking lot |
| Price | Free *We ask for a donation of around 100 yen to cover the cost of feeding the deer protected at the deer garden. (Excluding when events are held) |
| Price (Group) | Same as above |
| Inquiry | 0742-22-2388 (Nara Deer Protection Association) FAX: 0742-25-0166 |
| Barrier Free Accessibility | none |
| Discount for Disabled Visitors | None (excluding special exhibitions, events, etc.) |
| Senior Discount | Not available |
| Events | must-see event is the special event held in June every year, ``Fawn Exhibition'' (charges apply), and the traditional autumn event ``Deer Antler Cutting'' (charges apply) held in early October every year. |
| Flower-Viewing | Asebi: March ~ Cherry blossoms: April ~ Wisteria/Oak: May ~ |
| Access & Bus Stop | About 30 minutes walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. Alternatively, take the city loop bus from JR Nara Station or Kintetsu Nara Station for about 8 minutes and get off at Kasugataisha Omotesando, then walk for about 7 minutes. |