Close-up of a sika deer in Nara Park, Japan, during the day.Landmarks

Nara Park

奈良公園

Nara Park, Nara · 奈良

Five hundred hectares of open parkland where sika deer roam free, protected as sacred messengers since the 8th century and entirely unbothered by people.

Why it’s worth it

Buy the shika senbei crackers and hold one up — many of the deer bow for it, a habit they taught themselves. Hide the packet or you will be surrounded.

CategoryLandmarks
AreaNara Park
HoursAlways open
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