Wakakusayama Hill

Enjoyed the most beautiful & tranquil sunset on the top of this mountain with the Deers. It is not too steep at all. Best you be there at 5:30 ish, take along a few delicious snacks and drinks to make it a relaxed picnic taking in mother nature🤗 Advisable to go to the park in the afternoon or early morning during summer to beat the extreme heat.

Used Kasugayama trail from Kasugataisha Honden. Was supposed to go down the other trail but it was so hot, couldn’t see a shade. I hope foreign tourists dont hurt the deer. Other than that, view was spectacular! 30-40min climb up on pebbled road.

This is a must-visit spot in Nara in my opinion, especially if the weather is good. Remember to come in before 5pm and wait for the sunset, you will not regret... Easy to be one of my top 5 sunset scenes in my life.

It was a great experience. The weather was good so we were able to chill and just enjoy the view. The deers might be pushy/aggressive you if you have/smell like the Deer biscuits (Shika Senbei). Be aware of deer droppings and items rolling down the hill.

One of the best spots to visit in the Nara area, not only is it a short climb up the hill, it is also a really good view of the city. The best part is, there are deers up the hill which add to the whole experience of the place! Truly not to be missed.