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Nara City & neighbourhoods

Oyagyu

A rural eastern Nara landscape of historic shrines and temples, with seasonal fireflies noted along the Shirasuna River.

Travel regions are editorial groupings, not administrative boundaries.

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Mizuki Kofun

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Yashibu Yamaguchi Shrine

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Amano-Ishitate Shrine & Ichitōseki

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Hōtokuji Temple and the Yagyu Family Cemetery

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Jūbei's Cedar

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Yagyu Shimozuka Kofun

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Ataya Stone Buddhas

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Hōsō Jizō and the Shōchō Tokusei Inscription

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Former Yagyu Domain Jinya Ruins

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Former Yagyu Domain Chief Retainer's Residence

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Yagyu Yasaka Shrine (Former Shinomiya Daimyojin)

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Enjōji Temple

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Events & changing information

Dates, availability and prices change. Confirm them with the organiser or property before booking.

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Our own stay guides for this area are still being prepared.

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Official area information

Source checked: 2026-10-24

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City neighbourhoods, temple precincts and traces of the old capital.

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