Waterfalls & Lakes
Let the crystal-clear waters soothe your soul and the sound of waterfalls refresh your spirit. In the East Nara Nabari…
Scenic Spots
Ryuogabuchi Pond
Hidden in the mountains of Muro, Uda City, at an elevation of 530 meters, Ryuogabuchi is a serene natural pond…
Ryuchin Gorge
Ryuchin Gorge is a secluded natural sanctuary nestled in the upper reaches of the Fukatani River, which flows into Lake…
Byobuiwa Sheer Cliffs
Mountain cherry blossoms at the base of a sheer rock wall Declared a Natural Monument in 1934, Byobuiwa is…
Matabei Cherry Tree
This iconic, ancient, and massive weeping cherry tree is estimated to be about 300 years old, with a trunk circumference…
Maruyama Park
More than 100 wild mountain cherry trees Positioned at a somewhat high elevation, Maruyama Park is the ideal spot…
Country Park Ōko
Camping, barbecues and other outdoor fun amidst historical ruins from the Jōmon period Each spring, approximately 200 sakura (cherry blossom)…
Lake Shorenji & Kaochidani Valley
Lake Shorenji Created when a dam was built upon the Shorenji River, this striking blue lake surrounded by tree-covered mountains…
Takami no Sato – 1000 Weeping Cherry Trees
Located southwest of the famous Mount Takami, Takami no Sato is one of the most popular cherry blossom spots in…
Cherry Trees along the Uda River
This stunning path of cherry trees is perfect for a leisurely stroll or bike ride, stretching 2 kilometers along the…
Hiraoyama Culture Park
This park has ample space with green grass and is located just a 10-minute walk away from Nabari Station. It…
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…
Yabashira Shrine (Iwaya, Yamazoe)
It is said that Junkei Tsutsui, a feudal lord from Yamato Province, stopped by this shrine before he attacked Iga…
Takidani Iris Garden
Takidani Iris Garden is best known for its Japanese irises filling the 25,000m2 garden in early summer, but the garden…
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…
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…
Aoba no Taki Waterfall & Seiyo-ji Temple
This mysterious waterfall cascades from a forest behind Seiyo-ji Temple in Uda City, which had long been a place for…
Hingashi-no-Taki Falls
Just a five-minute walk from the sacred Niukawakami Jinja Shrine, Higashi-no-Taki (“The Eastern Waterfall”) flows into Yumebuchi, a deep pool…
Nageshi no Taki Falls
This waterfall is a 15-meter waterfall on the Takino River in the precincts of Hakuba-ji Temple in Higashi Yoshino Village.…
Nanataki-Yatsubo Falls
Nanataki-Yatsubo is a cascade at a hidden spot in Higashiyoshino Village. The name means “seven falls and eight basins” in…
