Ohara’s Weeping Cherry Tree at Gokuraku-ji Temple
This weeping cherry tree is located in the precincts of Gokuraku-ji Temple in Ohara, Uda City, Nara Prefecture. It is…
Lake Hinachi
Lake Hinachi was formed by the construction of the Hinachi Dam on the Nabari River. The lake is surrounded by…
Weeping Cherry Tree at Enju-in Temple
Enjuin Temple, located at the base of Akame 48 Waterfalls, boasts stunning weeping cherry blossoms. The massive cherry tree that…
Open Atelier in Higashiyoshino
The Entire Village will Become a Gallery! Higashiyoshino Village, known for its ability to attract talented artists and creators from…
Nabari Autumn Festival
Origin of Nabari Autumn Festival It is said that this festival was started by Todo Takayoshi, who governed Nabari under…
Top River Spots for Summer Fun
If you’re looking to escape the city heat, why not consider a relaxing river trip in East Nara Nabari, a…
Himeshi Myojin Shrine
A rock shaped like a woman’s buttock is the object of worship, associated with a legendary princess. The name himeshi…
Bike Rentals in East Nara Nabari
Drop-off service is only available within Uda City: A bike picked up in Uda City can be returned to any…
Kintsugi Experience in Soni Village, the Birthplace of Urushi Lacquering
Have you ever heard of kintsugi? It is also called kintsukuroi. If this doesn't ring a bell, have you ever…
Ninja Training Experience
Akame 48 Waterfalls in Nabari, Mie Prefecture, is a hiking trail known as the former training ground of the Iga…
Yabashira Shrine (Iwaya, Yamazoe)
It is said that Junkei Tsutsui, a feudal lord from Yamato Province, stopped by this shrine before he attacked Iga…
7 Unique Waterfalls in East Nara Nabari
Forget the heat and refresh yourself. Surrounded by mountains with clear mountain streams, the East Nara Nabari has beautiful waterfall…
Takidani Iris Garden
Takidani Iris Garden is best known for its Japanese irises filling the 25,000m2 garden in early summer, but the garden…
‘Yanase-shuku’, Former Hosokawa Family Residence
The former Hosokawa Residence is located on the Hase Kaido and was built from the Edo period to the beginning…
Nabari Todo Family Residence Remains
The central part of the present Nabari is built on the former foundations of the residence of the Todo family,…
Historical Museum of Medicine ‘Kusuri-no-Yakata’
This museum shows the history of the pharmaceutical industry developed in Ouda. It is the former Hosokawa family residence, estimated…
Morino Medicinal Herb Garden
Known as one of Japan’s oldest private medicinal herb gardens, this garden was first opened in 1729 by Tosuke Morino,…
Sumisaka Shrine
Sumisaka Shrine is known as Japan's oldest shrine dedicated to the deity of health. According to Japan’s oldest existing historical…
Sekita Shrine
In the 8th century, Kashima-no-kami, the chief deity of Kashima Shrine in Ibaraki Prefecture, is believed to have stopped by…
Kasuga Shrine at Tsuchiyahara
This shrine at Tsuchiyahara, one of the two Kasuga Shrines in Mitsue Village, is known for its large 400-year-old ginkgo…
Best Autumn Foliage Spots
Blessed with rich nature, East Nara Nabari attracts the most visitors in autumn, the season you can enjoy beautiful colored…
Scarecrow Festival in Mitsue
One day at the end of summer, the weather was so lovely that I couldn’t resist hopping on a car.…
Lake Murou
Lake Murou, where the Murou Dam is located, is an excellent place to enjoy cycling and hiking throughout the four…
Lake Nunome
Lake Nunome, with its dam, lies across the border of Yamazoe Village and Nara City. You can appreciate the magnificent…