Nara Ikimono Museum — Attraction in Nara

Nara Ikimono Museum — the land of lizards, snakes, and existential guilt. On one hand, it’s heaven for anyone who loves reptiles. So many cool species in one place, all twitching, slithering, or glaring like they’re plotting your death. I loved it.

But then you look closer and realize their tanks are the size of a lunchbox. These poor creatures deserve more than a cramped glass cube under neon lights. It’s like a reptile Airbnb gone wrong.

Still, for variety and presentation, it’s worth the visit. Just leaves you feeling a bit sad for the residents. Final score: 3.5/5 — great reptiles, terrible...

Awful. Absolutely awful. Reptiles either kept out so people can touch them (why why why) or in tiny cages with nothing to do and no space to move. The cages don't even have real greenery, just fake plastic leaves etc.

We had to leave because my daughter so was so upset (as were the rest of us tbf). I guess it's on us for not realizing it'd be like this but really, there is no good reason for a place like this to...

This place is great and unique for what it is. My daughter loved it. Anyone saying the enclosures are small and cruel don't understand that these are pets now, not wild animals. The enclosures are super clean and appropriate, and all the pets are healthy. Lots of interactive opportunities as well. You can go check out the goldfish museum also on the same floor which is...