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Uda City, in northeastern Nara, is a historic area appearing in the "Kojiki" and "Nihon Shoki." Cultural heritages are dotted throughout, such as the Matsuyama district with its Edo-period medicine wholesaler streetscapes and "Muro-ji Temple," famous as Women's Koya. Surrounded by beautiful mountains and rural landscapes, seasonal colors vividly decorate historical buildings. Due to the pure water springs, sake brewing is also active. You can experience the uncommercialized richness of regional Japan and the warm lives of locals, chosen by authentic travelers wishing to deeply savor Japanese spirituality and history in a quiet environment.

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Uda City

Address: Haibara Station, 2424 Haibara Hagiwara, Uda-shi, Nara
Website: https://www.uda-kankou.jp/
Operator: Uda City Tourism Association

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Muro Ryuketsu Shrine
Sumisaka Shrine
Uda Mikumari Shrine
Muro-ji Temple

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Muro Ryuketsu Shrine

"Muro Ryuketsu Shrine" in Uda City, located near Muro-ji Temple, is a mystical shrine enshrining the Dragon God who has presided over water since ancient times. At the "Okunoin," a short climb from the main hall, there is the "Myokissho Ryuketsu," a giant rock crevice where legends say the Dragon God ascended to heaven. The precincts, surrounded by massive cedar trees, are dim even during the day and filled with a cool, sacred air, fitting the name "power spot." It is a spiritual sanctuary known to those in the know, where one can feel the depth of Japanese Dragon God...

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Sumisaka Shrine

"Sumisaka Shrine," enshrined in Uda City, is known for worshipping Japan's oldest deity of health (and protection against epidemics). Its history is said to date back to the era of Emperor Jimmu, and the vermilion shrine buildings nestled in a deep forest stand out vividly against the surrounding greenery. Pure spring water flows within the precincts, cherished since ancient times as a place to purify body and mind. While there are no flashy tourist facilities, stepping inside reveals the silence and solemn air typical of a good old Japanese shrine. It is chosen by travelers wishing to touch traditional Japanese...

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Uda Mikumari Shrine

"Uda Mikumari Shrine" in Uda City is one of the four Mikumari shrines protecting the Yamato region, enshrining a deity presiding over water. The main hall, designated as a National Treasure, is a masterpiece of the San-ken-sha Nagare-zukuri style built in the Kamakura period; its elegant roof curves and delicate carvings symbolize the beauty of Japanese wooden architecture. Ancient trees stand in the precincts, creating a sacred silence along with the murmuring of the nearby Yoshino River. It is a precious sanctuary where one can feel the roots of Japanese spiritual culture, which has lived in harmony with nature and...

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Muro-ji Temple

"Muro-ji Temple" in Uda City is an ancient Tendai sect temple nestled in silence surrounded by deep forests. Unlike Mt. Koya, which once prohibited women, it has long been known affectionately as "Nyoin Koya" (Women's Koya) for permitting women's worship. Delicate and graceful wooden buildings, such as the National Treasure Main Hall and Japan's smallest outdoor five-storied pagoda, stand in perfect harmony with the surrounding rich nature. Especially during the seasons of spring rhododendrons and autumn foliage, the precincts are beautiful like a painting. While being a place for strict training, its atmosphere somehow feels gentle, capturing the hearts of...

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