Yatagarasu Shrine
This shrine enshrines Yatagarasu, a legendary three-legged crow, and is associated with the first emperor of Japan, Jimmu. Legend has…
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Mikumari Zakura
100 cherry trees known as “Mikumari Zakura” or Mikumari Cherry Trees are planted along the riverbank near the Udano Mikumari…
World Maple Park ‘Hirara’
As the name shows, the park has over 3,000 maple trees with 1,200 different species from around the world. Used…
Torimiyama Park
Throughout the year, there is always something to see in this natural park: thousands of azaleas in early summer and…
Butsuryu-ji Temple
A massive cherry tree known as the “Sennen-Zakura”, over 900 years old This temple is widely believed to have been…
Matabei Cherry Tree
This iconic, ancient, and massive weeping cherry tree is estimated to be about 300 years old, with a trunk circumference…
Uda-Matsuyama Historic Townscape
This area has prospered as a critical junction point between Kyoto, Nara, and Ise for 500 years, and was originally…
Ryuketsu Shrine
Located just up the road from Murou-ji Temple, this sacred shrine is known as one of the most mysterious and…
Murou-ji Temple
A unique temple known as the “Nyonin-Koya” or “Women’s Koya” that has a history of progressive values towards women Located…
Ono-ji Temple
This temple is renowned for two very impressive 300-year-old shidare-zakura weeping cherry blossom trees, as well as 10 other trees…
Murou Art Forest
A delightful open-air museum and collection of art installations located in the heart of Murou village, based on a concept…