I’ve always had a preference for nature over cities, that’s why I’ve made this list of my favorite countryside towns in Japan!
Your One-Day Nara Guide For Deer, Temples, and Food!
Forests and wildlife are what Nara is all about. There’s so much to do in Japan’s nature capital, but lucky for you, one day is all you need!
The 5 best parks I visited in Japan in 2025
2025 was quite an explorative year for me, having visited stunning parks in prefectures from Japan’s south all the way through to the north.
A guide to feeding and petting the deer of Nara
The deer of Nara Park are a protected species of more than 1300 years, developing calm, friendly traits yet remaining completely wild.
Trying the new NARAMILE Cafe in the heart of Nara’s Deer Park!
NARAMILE is a new Japanese-style coffee shop and cafe that offers delicious food and drink in the heart of Nara’s famous deer park.
Nara is Japan’s nature capital – home to scenic beauty & wildlife
Nara is one of those places that gives a country its soul. Home to beautiful scenery & friendly deer, it’s truly the nature capital of Japan.
A day in Nara – 5 must-do activities for a memorable trip!
Nara is the deer capital of Japan, but there’s more to it than that. Here are 5 of the best things to do for an amazing time in Nara!
The Sarusawa Pond is Nara Park’s place of tranquility
I often addressed the Sarusawa Pond as “Nara Lake” for its captivating beauty and tranquility that practically defines the Nara Prefecture.
Nara Park is a free paradise for animal lovers
One of the best things about Nara Park is that it doesn’t cost a cent to interact with the local deer in their natural habitat.
