There are many beautiful sika deers roaming around on the island of Miyajima. There was a tourist couple having ice cream, one big deer kept trying to get a bite by closely following them, the couple turned their backs towards the deer and tried to finish their ice cream quickly but it kept coming after them as it also wanted a lick. That was a funny sight to watch but also sad at the same time, the deers must be hungry.
Unlike Nara where they have a few stands that sell deer crackers to encourage tourists to feed them, in Miyajima you’re not supposed do so. This is understandable as they’re herbivores, wild-animals, although semi-tamed and accustomed to being around humans, they should be eating what’s natural to them, i.e. grass, leaves, shoots, fruits etc. As if they were to live in the wild. The holy creatures of the Shinto religion are nevertheless, very charming and beautiful.
—Tofu
Wow so nice…. 💖
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Hallo.
Very cute. I have not seen deers, but many reindeers in my country! They are cute also.
Have a good day!
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Miyajima is a very special place with much to see and do. Did you go up the mountain or is that your next post?
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I went up a bit but the ropeway was closed on the day due to bad weather … I’ll post about it soon 😊😊
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かわいい!!!
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I remember being exhausted on the climb all the way up and I found a small rest area where I chilled with a fellow exhausted deer… 🙂
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Aww I loved the deer in Miyajima! I got really excited when I got there because I didn’t know there would be deer! They are so chilled out and so cute to just watch wander around 😆💜
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Me too!!!! They’re so cute ❤️
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They are adorable!! I hope they have enough to eat put there though, that’s worrisome.
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Haven’t been to Miyajima in almost 20 years. These pics brought back many memories. Beautiful piece.
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