Nara Prefecture Archives - Kansai Odyssey

The small community of Yagyu Village in east Nara prefecture is a sleepy place. In fact, it is down-right remote.

Yagyu Kaido: the Sword Master’s Road in Nara

The small village of Yagyu just outside of Nara doesn’t seem like much of anything today, but this village is

These days, there are many sightseeing trains throughout the Kansai region that offer amenities, such as high-quality seating. One such

On the border between Nara and Osaka, on the mountainside of Mt. Shigi is Chogosonshi-ji Temple [朝護孫子寺]. Guarded by a

While Kinpusen-ji is the most popular temple in Yoshino, Yoshimizu Shrine [𠮷水神社]is the most popular shrine. Near Kinpusen-ji, Yoshimizu Shrine

For many who visit Yoshino, the main attractions are, apart from the thousands of cherry blossoms in the spring, are

Mt. Yoshino, located in the center of Nara, is the most famous sakura place in the entire country of Japan.