Location List
179 potential locations in newly-arrived order.
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Toin GardenNara City, Nara Prefecture
The Tōin Garden, where imperial banquets and ceremonies were held during the reign of Emperor Shōtoku (764–770), has been restored within the site of Heijō Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Com...
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Nara Prefecture HeliportNara City, Nara Prefecture
Opened on December 12, 1998, this facility sits at an elevation of 453.5 meters in the mountainous eastern part of the prefecture, about 9 kilometers east of JR and Kintetsu Nara Station. It is acc...
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Nara City-operated JR Nara Station Parking LotNara City, Nara Prefecture
This time-limited parking facility (coin parking) is situated just one minute on foot from JR Nara Station, beneath Hotel Nikko Nara and Silkia Nara. There is a first parking lot located under Hote...
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government & public facilities urban areas/central city streets train stations/station surroundings parking lots (indoor & outdoor)Other
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Gosemachi TownGose City, Nara Prefecture
This is an atmospheric town covering approximately 18 hectares, located along the Katsuragi River, which flows north and south through the center of the city. It features many townhouses built from...
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traditional houses homes/residences City LandscapesOther
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Former Hosoda Family’s HouseNara City, Nara Prefecture
The Former Hosoda Family Residence is a small-scale farmstead located in the northern part of Nara Town. It is believed to have been built from the late 17th to early 18th century and is one of the...
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Stone buddhas at KanayaSakurai City, Nara Prefecture
Standing inside a small hall, there are two stone Buddha statues - one of the Shaka Nyorai and the other of Miroku Bosatsu, both 2.14 meters in height. The relief carvings on them flow in a beautif...
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Azalea at Mt. KatsuragiGose City, Nara Prefecture
Mount Katsuragi, at an elevation of 960 meters, features a plateau-like area near the summit, offering a breathtaking 360-degree panoramaic view. The entire area is covered with a massive colony of...
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Mahoroba Health ParkYamatokoriyama City, Nara Prefecture
It is equipped with a 50-meter outdoor swimming pool, a 25-meter indoor swimming pool, and a 25-meter health promotion pool. Additionally, it has a fitness studio and a cycling station.
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Nara Institute of Science and TechnologyIkoma City, Nara Prefecture
Founded in 1991, Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST) is a Japanese national university consisting of graduate schools in three integrated areas: Information Science, Biological Science...
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offices/commercial buildings (exterior) government & public facilities halls/community centers office building interiorsOther
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Takenouchi Kaido604 Takenouchi, Katsuragi City,Nara Prefecture
This is the Takenouchi Kaido, Japan's oldest official road, which is also listed as a Japanese Heritage Site. The road is paved in colour and suitable for photography.
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Daruma-ji TempleHommachi, Oji-cho, Kitakatsuragi-gun, Nara
According to the Nihon Shoki – known as the first Japanese history book – in December 613 Prince Shotoku came across a hungry man lying on the side of the road. Although he gave the man food, drink...
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national treasures/important cultural properties historic sites/gardens shrines/templesOther
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SLD51 at Funato Children's Park1 Funato, Oji-cho, Kitakatsuragi-gun, Nara
In the Meiji era, Oji was the first place in Nara Prefecture to get a railroad, so it developed as Railroad Town, and still captures the attention of train fans around the country even today. Funa...
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train stations/station surroundings railway tracks/railway crossings trains/streetcars/monorailsOther
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Mt. MyojinOji-cho, Kitakatsuragi-gun, Nara
Mt. Myojin observatory 360 degree panorama. At the Summit there are three observatory decks where you can enjoy a 360 degree panorama view. Mt. Myojin isn't that high, but it's said to overlook t...
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natural reserves/sanctuaries/scenic spots shrines/temples Nature mountains/mountain trails/cabinsOther
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terraced rice fieldTeraguchi, Katsuragi City,Nara Prefecture
These terraced rice fields can be found in the Yamato Katsuragi foothills area.
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mountain villages farm villages farmlands/orchards NatureFavorites -
Tenri City Kurozuka Tumulus Museum1117-1, Yanagimotocho, Tenri City, Nara Prefecture
"This is an exhibition and information facility for the Kurozuka Tumulus, a National Historic Site. This is a full-scale reproduction of a vertical style stone chamber found during excavation. 33...
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historic sites/gardens museums/art museums/resource centersOther
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Machiya Monogatari MuseumTosenjicho, Yamatokoriyama-shi, Nara-ken
Machiya Monogatari-kan is a machiya (townhouse) building located in Tosenji-cho in the southeastern part of the central city area of Yamato Koriyama. The barn and storehouse were built in 1923, and...
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traditional housesOther
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Nabari RiverNara prefecture,Mie prefecture,Kyoto prefecture
Nabari River is a tributary of the Kizu River of the Yodo River system, and is a first-class river that flows near the prefectural border of Nara, Mie, and Kyoto prefectures. During the season, it ...
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Nature waterfalls/rivers/streams/canyonsOther
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Nunome DamYamazoe Village,Nara Prefecture、Nara City Kitanoyama town,Nara Prefecture
Surrounded by lush green mountains, this dam has many water parks where you can enjoy leisure activities such as fishing.
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Nature lakes/swamps/reservoirsOther
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Kamizu DamYamazoe Village Kamizu,Nara Prefectur
A gravity concrete dam with a bank height of 63.5m. Smelt fishing is also famous at Kamizu Dam Lake.
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Nature lakes/swamps/reservoirsOther
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Country Park OkoYamazoe Village Chumuzan,Nara Prefecture
A park where the Okawa ruins from the early Jomon period are located. In the spring, there are about 200 cherry blossom trees, and in the summer, you can enjoy fishing and barbecues at the Nabari R...
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Nabekura-keiYamazoe Village Osio,Nara Prefecture
A mysterious scenic spot with black rocks of various sizes stretching for approximately 650 meters. Legend has it that it was created from a rock randomly thrown by Aobayama's tengu during a fight ...
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Mee-Mee FarmYamazoe Village Kitano,Nara Prefecture
"Mee-mee Farm" where adorable sheep will welcome you. The fluffy and fur-covered figure is very charming. You can enjoy interacting with them by feeding them sheep rice crackers and taking a walk a...
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fields/pastures Nature OtherOther
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Mt.Konoyama Forest parkYamazoe Village Fushogami,Nara Prefecture
A mountain with an altitude of approximately 618m and a scenic spot in the prefecture. From the observation deck at the top of the mountain, he can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view and enjoy the c...
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natural reserves/sanctuaries/scenic spots Nature views from mountain tops & observatories night viewsOther
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ImaichoKashihara City, Nara Prefecture
Imaicho is a compact, beautifully preserved Edo period merchant town that has been designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings in Japan. Many traditional r...
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national treasures/important cultural properties homes/residencesFavorites