Ano Imperial Palace Site

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This monument in the Anō district of Gojo City symbolizes the turbulent history of the Southern Court during the Nanboku-cho period, where three successive emperors, including Emperor Go-Daigo, stayed here as their Imperial Palace. Surrounded by thatched-roof old houses and beautiful plum groves, a pride as a former capital and a silence watching over the transitions of eras drift here. It is an important stage in the history of the Japanese Imperial Family and a deeply moving spot for history fans. While there are no flashy decorations, its appearance nestled quietly in the mountains lets you feel Japanese resilience and the spirit of valuing tradition, making it suitable for a trip satisfying intellectual curiosity.

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Ano Imperial Palace Site

Address: Anou, Nishiyoshino-cho, Gojo-shi, Nara
Website: https://www.gojo.ne.jp/g-kanko/
Operator: Gojo City Tourism Association

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