Katsuragi City

Nara
Area Info
Sightseeing
Nature
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Katsuragi City, at the western edge of the Nara Basin and foot of Mt. Nijo, is known as the "Birthplace of Sumo," recorded in Japan's oldest official history, "Nihon Shoki." The local "Taima-dera Temple" is a renowned site housing Japan's oldest stone lantern and National Treasures from the Hakuho period, a mystical place with legends of mandalas. Surrounded by lush mountains, peaceful rural landscapes spread, and in autumn, the sunset over Mt. Nijo dyes the town golden. With traditional agriculture and fermentation culture still active, it's a heartwarming area where the calm daily life unique to regional Japanese cities harmonizes with deep spiritual culture continuing from ancient times.

Favorite

葛城市篇「5つの彩りに出会える　奈良・かつらぎ」

Katsuragi Regional Tourism Council

Katsuragi City

Address: 166 Kakimoto, Katsuragi-shi, Nara
Website: https://www.guidoor.jp/katsuragi-city/
Operator: Katsuragi City Tourism Association

Nearby Spots

Nara

Yamatotakada City

Yamatotakada City, in west-central Nara, is a vibrant commercial city that once flourished with cotton and textile industries. Along the Takada River flowing through the center, a magnificent cherry blossom tunnel continues for about 2.5 km in spring, and you can enjoy the mystical illuminated "Senbonzakura" (thousand cherries) at night. Dotted with lively shopping streets loved by locals and historic temples, its charm lies in feeling the "real Japanese daily life" not overly commercialized for tourism. With excellent transportation, it's convenient as a base for visiting nearby Asuka and Kashihara, allowing you to touch regional food culture and warm hospitality.

Nara
Area Info
Sightseeing
Nature
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Nara

Gose City

Gose City, in the southwestern Nara Basin, is a historical town at the foot of the Katsuragi range associated with ancient clans like the "Katsuragi" and "Kamo." The "Katsuragi Kodo," one of Japan's oldest roads, passes through, with shrines serving as stages for Japanese mythology and beautiful terraced rice fields still carefully protected. In "Gose-machi," retaining the Edo-period townhouse atmosphere, traditional sake and soy sauce breweries line the streets for a slow stroll. A ropeway climbs to the Mt. Katsuragi summit, world-famous for its azaleas. It's a calm and attractive area where the world of myth and Japan's peaceful satoyama...

Nara
Area Info
Sightseeing
Nature
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Nara

Kashihara Jingu Shrine

"Kashihara Jingu," enshrining Emperor Jimmu, the legendary first emperor of Japan, is a shrine boasting the character of a sacred site of Japan's founding, established in the Meiji era. The vast grounds feature solemn wooden buildings including the Main Hall, relocated from the Kashikodokoro of the Kyoto Imperial Palace, creating a refreshing yet sacred atmosphere in harmony with Mt. Unebi (one of the Yamato Sanzan) soaring behind. Stepping inside, urban bustle vanishes, and one can feel the longevity of Japanese history and prayers for peace. Especially crowded during New Year's, it is usually quiet and ideal for travelers wishing to...

Nara
Sightseeing
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Nara

Imai-cho, Kashihara

"Imai-cho" in Kashihara City was constructed as a temple town during the Sengoku period and is the site of a commercial city that once flourished so much it was said, "70% of Yamato's wealth is in Imai" during the Edo period. About 500 traditional townhouses remain, and the entire district is designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, maintaining a spectacular view where time seems to have stopped in the Edo period. People still live here; walking through maze-like narrow alleys, one is struck by the beauty of magnificent stone walls and lattice doors born from...

Nara
Sightseeing
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Naraに戻る