Shimokitayama Village

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Shimokitayama Village, at the southeastern tip of Nara, is a village where the beauty of water stands out, embraced by deep mountains of the Yoshino-Kumano National Park. The symbols "Ikehara Dam" and "Nanairo Dam" are known to anglers worldwide as sacred sites for black bass fishing. "Shimokitayama Sports Park," built looking up at a massive dam wall, features campgrounds and hot springs, making it ideal for outdoor experiences in nature. At night, a starry sky unseen in cities spreads out; the deep green forests and crystal-clear water provide ultimate refreshment and let visitors feel the life force of Japan's deep mountains.

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Okuyamato Revitalization Division

Shimokitayama Village

Address: 983 Teragaito, Shimokitayama-mura, Yoshino-gun, Nara
Website: https://www.vill.shimokitayama.nara.jp/kankou/
Operator: Regional Revitalization Promotion Division, Shimokitayama Village

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