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Deer in Nara Park © Oren Rozen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Nara Park

Nara Park is a large public park in Nara, Japan that is home to over 1,200 free-ranging Sika deer considered sacred by the local Shinto religion. The park also features several historical temples and shrines, as well as picnic areas and walking paths. Visitors can purchase crackers to feed the deer and interact with the wildlife. The park is considered a symbol of Nara’s cultural and historical heritage, attracting tourists and locals alike.

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