Sumisaka Shrine
Sumisaka Shrine is known as Japan's oldest shrine dedicated to the deity of health. According to Japan’s oldest existing historical…
Uda
Lake Murou
Lake Murou, where the Murou Dam is located, is an excellent place to enjoy cycling and hiking throughout the four…
Aoba no Taki Waterfall
This mysterious waterfall cascades from a forest behind Seiyo-ji Temple in Uda City, which had long been a place for…
Yatagarasu Shrine
This shrine enshrines Yatagarasu, a legendary three-legged crow, and is associated with the first emperor of Japan, Jimmu. Legend has…
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
This temple is widely believed to have been founded in the year 850 by Kenne, a notable disciple of Kukai,…
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…
