There are around 30,000 Inari shrines in Japan, Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head shrine, to worship the Shinto god of rice, Inari. The shrine is famous for its Senbon Torii, which consists of thousands of vibrant red torii gates that form a stunning, immersive pathway up sacred Mount Inari. In the 1300 years since its establishment in 711AD, people have gathered at this shrine to pray for bountiful harvests, business prosperity, the safety of their homes and families, and the fulfillment of various wishes.

Nara Park is a must-visit destination in Nara City and is one of the oldest parks in Japan. Covering a vast area of 660 hectares, the park is famous for its free-roaming deer and renowned temples. These gentle creatures are considered sacred messengers of the Shinto gods and roam freely throughout Nara. Over time, they have learned to bow to visitors as a request for treats. For more than 1,300 years, humans and deer have peacefully coexisted in Nara. Today, these deer are protected as Natural Monuments and are revered as sacred animals within the city.