A lovely place with lots of old temples and deers, Nara is a popular tourist destination particularly during spring and autumn. One of the top cherry blossom spots is the spacious Nara Park near Toraji main hall. It takes about 20 minutes on foot from Nara JR station or you may take a bus from the Nara Toyoko-Inn by the JR station. Nara Park is a spacious park with 1,200 cherry trees with a big lawn in the middle and small hills in the landscape, making it a beautiful place with lots of breathing space. There are over a thousand wild deers inhabiting in Nara Park. They are considered “the holy messenger of god” and are designated as a national treasure. Once you arrive the park area near Todaji, you will see deers every where, particularly around the entrance of Todaji where tourists would buy crackers to feed them.