HIROSHIMA, JAPAN: THE DEER OF MIYAJIMA Published on May 2, 2014April 16, 2023 by jacquelinemhadel6 Comments Deer roam freely around Miyajima because they are considered sacred in the Shinto religion and are thought to be ‘messengers of god.’ 30apr14. Miyajima, Hiroshima, Japan. Share this:TwitterRedditFacebookTumblrPinterestEmailMorePrintPocketLike this:Like Loading...