Japan 2026 - Nara - The sika deer in Nara, Todai-ji Temple, Osaka Shin

Nara is a historic city in Japan that served as the country's first permanent capital from 710 to 794 AD (then known as Heijō-kyō). Located in the Kansai region, just a short train ride from Kyoto and Osaka, it is world-famous for its UNESCO World Heritage sites and free-roaming deer.