The Deer in Nara, Japan are HUNGRY | What Japan Looks Like Without Tourists

[@tdrexplorer]

I didn't realize my stabilization was off while recording this vlog. Did my best in post-production. Either way, I was attacked by deer in Nara. I wasn't expecting that haha. Have you been to Nara before or plan to visit!?

[@isalvhoo]

I went to Nara last year and I can attest for the biting (my jacket, luckily) and the butting. Good fun!

[@anapaudiaz8935]

I want to go visit one day, what are the purposes for all the lamps outside of the shrines? And as a tourist what should we not do if we do enter the shrines or temples?

[@fiom830]

I had such a laugh with your video! I went to Nara in 2019 and I was also attacked by deers when I was trying to feed them, I bought the cookies and thought they will wait patiently... Oh boy! I was wrong! Lol! Also, it was raining as well! ❤️☔

[@PeachieAngelPrincess]

As soon as I saw you wearing shorts with bare legs to go to Nara I was like "this is a brave man" 😂😂😂

[@tdrexplorer]

I like to live on the edge!

[@johnnywalking83]

Places like these are why I want to visit Japan!

[@tdrexplorer]

It's a nice change of pace from being in a theme park!

[@LostWendy]

My friends and I were supposed to visit for the Olympics this year so we’ve rescheduled for next summer, and Nara is definitely on the list!

[@tdrexplorer]

Yes!

[@powerheather]

Todai-ji is breathtaking. I kept a postcard of it on my desk for about a year.

[@tdrexplorer]

My reactions to this were legit. It's gorgeous.

[@giovannicorrea8486]

Im looking forward for Japan to welcome tourist once more definitely on my list to go to Nara

[@tdrexplorer]

Yes, you have to visit!

[@FrozenFrostys]

Well this was an unexpected upload, but I’m not complaining 👀

[@tdrexplorer]

I wanted this out last week but I ran into issues with editing. But now I have deadlines and I need to push out some videos quicker haha.

[@powerheather]

I love the dainty little legs on the Nara deer 🥰

[@tdrexplorer]

I can't say I recall seeing deer up close back in Canada. They're usually running across the highway haha.

[@nathansmith9332]

It's harder when they are swarming you, but you gotta make them bow to you first. You bow, then they bow. :)

[@jackie8357]

I've always wanted to go here! I'm surprised none of the videos I've seen have shown the stairs and temple the way you did (guess too crowded) shows how big it is! Great shots, lol deer blocking the bathroom

[@tdrexplorer]

I didn’t interact with many people during my visit cause there wasn’t many people around. It was a weird feeling. I hope you get to visit one day!

[@stephanierojas7657]

The opening of this vid. LMFAO HILARIOUS. Ahahaha the owen wilson wow. DIED. Thanks again 🥰 basically having my dream vacay through your channel

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you so much for watching! I'm glad you liked the opening, I chuckled to myself as I was editing it too.

[@foodgrubby5887]

It's nice to see those rare vlogs, where we get a taste of other unique things Japan has to offer.

[@juststoppingby1602]

This happened to me when I went there years ago! You start with one and then the whole family comes over.

[@asil7899]

Looks like a wonderful place to visit. Must remember it for my next trip.

[@tdrexplorer]

You should!

[@anncombs3669]

We loved our day in Nara. More crowded than for you. We were there last October. I was bitten too. Lol. They have teeth kind of like people. And they pinch. But very beautiful place

[@tdrexplorer]

It was very quiet when I went. I also went on a weekday which added to it being quiet too.

[@oohmeshreddies]

I prefer it. Getting to actually see Japan and the life there beats merch videos anyday

[@tdrexplorer]

I appreciate the feedback! With things opening up more, it’s easier to get out and about.

[@oohmeshreddies]

@@tdrexplorer I live in boring old England so Japan is a magical dream place. Anything from its neon life, its anime, theme parks even down to the vending machines I will watch it all. Love your videos your doing a fantastic job.

[@denisehowse5381]

We stopped in Nara on our way from Mt Koya to Osaka. It was pouring rain but being able to interact with the deer was so worth it. We also stopped to see the big Buddha which took our breath away.

[@jasonakasaki8238]

Went to Nara last year as a half-day trip from Osaka. Had so much fun feeding the deer and having them bow before you reward them with their snack!

[@tdrexplorer]

The bowing deer are adorable.

[@LBCsVids]

Yes i would love if you did videos on other parts of japan in general, you're one of my fav J-vloggers

[@powerheather]

I'll definitely need to go back to Nara someday! There's a bunch of places we didn't get to.

[@tdrexplorer]

It's hard to see everything even in multiple trips.

[@MissSandyB]

I visited Nara over 30 years ago on a school trip. So much history there, but it's mostly a blur now. The teachers didn't let us spend too long w the deer, which may have been great grandparents to today's deer. It was a lot of fun, even though I've forgotten so many moments from that day. I do remember Tōdai-ji though. It's too impressive to forget.

[@tdrexplorer]

Todai-ji is breathtaking. I'm still in awe of the sheer size of it.

[@1MrBryn]

My in-laws used to live in Ikoma, which is in Nara prefecture. You may like to visit, because despite being a small town it has a bizzare kids amusement park on top of the mountain and a hilarious cat and dog train that climb the mountain to reach the park. Big recommendation

[@tdrexplorer]

WHAT!? I need to see this hahah.

[@1MrBryn]

@@tdrexplorer what makes it even more bizzare is the cat and dog cable car is also just the regular commuter train for people who love on the mountain. So you've a mix of excited kids and tired salary men.

[@hanahbananas2300]

I like the theme park content but seeing other cool things around Japan is good too. It brings back memories when I went. 🥺 we also went to Nara. And we also were bit by the deer. They cute though. 🥰

[@tdrexplorer]

Those deer don’t mess around!

[@김도연-k8y]

I love that place, actually really miss it even though I visited twice! I bought two lucky charms from the temple I think it was one of the best souvenirs I got in Japan!

[@tdrexplorer]

The items you can buy from the temples are such a wonderful souvenir to get. I still have some from 2003 when I was first in Japan!

[@FrozenFrostys]

Alternative title: “I get surrounded and hailed by hungry and aggressive deer.”

[@tdrexplorer]

🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌 🦌🦌🧔🏻🦌🦌 🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌

[@reyjusuf]

I took the earliest train from Osaka to visit Nara (I think it was around 4.30 AM?) . Saw some deers but not too many. Visited the Todaiji temple. I love the early mornings in Japan. So peaceful.

[@tdrexplorer]

Early mornings are the best time to go if you can get up that early!

[@sanochii]

I’ve been to Nara park for the deers but didn’t have time for anything else. Wish I got some time to walk around the shrines and temples but I don’t think it will be as peaceful when tourists are allow back in Japan. I really vibe with that 💙

[@tatyanakopyl8960]

Hey Chris, great video! The peaceful vibe came through beautufuly; it felt as I was there myself. Please do more videos like that off all the different places you visit.

[@josephm5353]

I was there the year after I first met you at the TDR meet. I was swarmed and bitten as well by the deer and visited the Buddha. I was actually just looking through all the books and postcards I picked up during that trip just last night. Hopefully tourists can start to return to Japan and this virus will start going away.

[@tdrexplorer]

I think everyone gets bitten hahah

[@YoungFraggle]

Thank you for sharing this I definitely want to go here someday it was cool to see this footage sorry you got hit by a deer

[@timothysoeder1544]

I had gone to Todai-ji and Horyu-ji in Nara back in 2007 and plan to go back next year if/when the borders ever reopen. Sad though that what would have been one of the highlights of my whole Japan trip, Nara Dreamland (the almost original Disneyland in Japan) had been destroyed completely with nothing left to see. I would have loved to have gone there opened or abandoned.

[@tdrexplorer]

My biggest regret was not being able to see Nara Dreamland.

[@mikkoobscura]

The first time i went I was chased by them and bit lol.. I wasn’t expecting them to be so aggressive! Haha

[@tdrexplorer]

I didn't expect them to be so aggressive for some food haha.

[@bookque]

@TDR Explorer Great video Chris, it was so funny to see the deer corner you haha! I have a question about the temple with the Buddha statue in it, can visitors bring offerings for it? When I visit someday, I'd like to do that it if it's allowed :)

[@tdrexplorer]

You usually throw money into a box when you pray at a temple / shrine. I don't know about specific offerings you'll have to check.

[@horizoncarrie]

Nara is on my list of places to visit. Was supposed to have gone in October but will have to wait till hopefully next year or 2022 🙁

[@LorettaCorona]

hi chris i have never been in Nara when i went to japan i went to Kumamoto i wanted to visit tokyo too but it was when the earthquake and the tsunami happened back in 2011 i spent 3 months on miyasaki hyuga

[@CateR901]

Hey! :) When do you think the border will be open again? Hoping to plan a trip for 2021

[@tdrexplorer]

There's talks of April 2021 but you have to keep an eye on your government's website.

[@nathanyagi-stanton5893]

Amazing!

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@TravelswithVandSteve]

We’ve seen that full day walk itinerary and want to do this too. Can we use the JR rail pass on those trains? Those deer are adorable, if a bit pushy!! Ok, very pushy. I still can’t wait to feed them one of these days!

[@tdrexplorer]

As long as you use a JR Train. Check the website Hyperdia and it'll tell you what lines you can use the pass on.

[@GiddyGarlic90]

We had plans to visit Nara on the trip we cancelled (March 2020). We'll probably skip it next time because we have a kid now and I don't want the deer to get him 😰. Maybe when he's older.

[@tdrexplorer]

From what I can tell as long as you don't feed the deer you're fine. The only time they ever came up to me was when I had the crackers. Other than that, they couldn't care less about my presence.

[@CallMeRoss]

You gave away your snacks without a bow :-( I remember an unruly mob, but still being able to bow, have the deer bow, and then given the deer cracker. It was beautiful. I look forward to going again.

[@marissat7150]

soooo Nara deer are the more elegant pigeons from japan lol :D

[@gogobabydoll1697]

felt the same when i first went there 5 yrs ago! Attacked by deer and then amazed at how huge the temple is 😄Maybe the deers are hungry these days cause there are less tourists feeding them? 😅😂

[@tdrexplorer]

There's definitely not a ton of people here now.

[@jordanteasdale8281]

Reminds me of feeding deer at Marineland in Niagara Falls 😆

[@lisbyers]

Those deer sure can be aggressive. One bit me in the pants last week and I didn't even have any food! It sure looks a lot different now with so many more tourists!

[@eunicetan5960]

you r amazing!!

[@Morte_n]

Something to mention is, that the deer have been not fed much during covid since the tourists are missing in Nara which explains why they're so hungry and a bit aggressiv.

[@Mighto]

That’s just the hallarious

[@tdrexplorer]

What part? Me being bit? haha.

[@Mighto]

@@tdrexplorer kinda. Bering attacks by the deer’s

[@YoungFraggle]

I love this

[@wee-senchoo7025]

Oh deer I hope you're OK Chris

[@tdrexplorer]

Haha, this was a year ago, I’ve healed since then !

[@michellemorton5568]

Oh deer Chris

[@tdrexplorer]

Couldn't have said it better myself!

[@erikagholston6610]

It is deer hunting season here in the US. Not something I participate in but a lot of my coworkers do. I understand why it needs to be done, but all I think about is Bambi's Mom. I hope to visit Japan some day when travel is open again.

[@tdrexplorer]

I hope you get to visit someday!

[@steveyoung627]

watch out for ticks lyme disease

[@adriansoonx33]

attack of the deer

[@arvalenz5314]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@tdrexplorer]

That about sums up my experience with the deer haha.

[@ddc163264]

Sent Chris an email asking for travel planning assistance. No response! I guess only "special" people get assistance from him!

[@marcusdanchision5521]

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[@megabuilder15]

... what?