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Deer at Nara Park in Nara, Japan

Entrance Fee

Nara Park Entrance Fee

Nara Park is free to enter and there is no entrance fee to wander the park and admire the deer.

To feed the deer, however, you have to purchase rice crackers sold by vendors at the park.

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Popular temples and museums located in Nara Park have entrance fees.

Todaiji Temple in Nara Park has an entrance fee of 800 yen (USD 5.35) per adult. Children 6 to 12 years old pay a discounted fee of 400 yen (USD 2.67) per child, and younger kids are free.

The Nara National Museum, also located at Nara Park, charges an entrance fee of 700 yen (USD 4.68) per adult. College students pay a discounted fee of 350 yen (USD 2.34) per student. Kids under 18 are free.

Kofuku-ji Temple grounds are free but there are entrance fees for the halls. To enter the National Treasure Hall, adults and college students pay 700 yen (USD 4.68) per person. Middle and high school students pay 600 yen (USD 4.01) per student, and primary school students pay 300 yen (USD 2.01) per student.

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