Chasing Sakura at Nara Park

#cherryblossom25 Nara Park, covering 511 hectares at the base of Mount Wakakusa, is renowned for its approximately 1,700 cherry trees that bloom each spring. This expansive park not only offers picturesque sakura viewing but also features significant cultural sites like Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine, all while being home to around 1,300 free-roaming deer. The park has been selected as one of Japan’s 100 Best Cherry Blossom Spots. Visitors can enjoy the harmonious blend of cherry blossoms and deer along the pathways of these historic sites, creating a uniquely Japanese spring experience.