What is the animal in Nara?
What is the animal in Nara? Nara's deer are the symbols of the city, and are famous across Japan. Still, there are many things about this celebrity deer that many people don't know.
Why are deer sacred in Nara?
The legend goes that the thunder god, Takemikazuchi, appeared in Nara riding on a white deer. The deer carried a scroll in its mouth, and Takemikazuchi warned the awestruck mortals who beheld him that from that point on, the deer would report their actions to the gods.
Can I see Nara deer at night?
The deer are active at all hours of the day, looking for their next handout, but with few people around at night, most of them just rest on the ground.