Nara City (the capital of the eponymous prefecture of Nara) is home to a little over 367,000 people and is located just 20 miles east of Osaka and 28 miles southeast of Kyoto. It is well-connected to ...

Japan saw 36.87 million visitors in 2024, with Tokyo and Kyoto leading in popularity, but Nara stands out for those seeking ...

Nara was the first permanent capital of Japan so it’s got tons of history ... Mount Wakakusa through the sacred Kasugayama Primeval Forest. Deer are considered messengers of God in Buddhism ...

The city of Nara in Japan is known for its sacred deer ... which are often confined to forests or reserves, the Nara deer enjoy the freedom to roam the city’s streets, parks, and temples.

Japan is on the ... bamboo forests, and traditional tea houses. However, there is another standout destination in Kansai that visitors should consider. Nara, the ancient capital, is culture ...

While Japan’s overtourism issues may be causing headaches for local residents, there’s one group that seems to be benefiting from the influx of people – deer. Specifically, the deer who live ...

Nara and Kyoto provide windows into Japan’s traditions, while Osaka is cut from Tokyo’s commercially modern cloth. And in terms of your best spa-centric hotel stays, each is a parallel to its ...