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Southern Nara
Shimoichi
A Yoshino foothill town where river foodways and old merchant traditions meet.
Travel regions are editorial groupings, not administrative boundaries.
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Events & changing information
Dates, availability and prices change. Confirm them with the organiser or property before booking.
Our own stay guides for this area are still being prepared.
Before you set out
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Official area informationSource checked: 2026-10-19
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