Miyake
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Facts and practical information
Miyake is a town located in Shiki District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. ()
Miyake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Hokki-ji, Hōrin-ji, Tomimoto Kenkichi Memorial Museum, Hirose Shrine.
3.6 miN Temple,Hokki-ji, Ikaruga
92 min walk • Hokki-ji or Hōki-ji – formerly known as Okamoto-dera and Ikejiri-dera – is a Buddhist temple in Okamoto, Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The temple's honorary sangō prefix is "Kōhonzan", although it is rarely used.
TempleHōrin-ji, Ikaruga
96 min walk • Hōrin-ji, or Mii-dera is a Buddhist temple in Mii, Ikaruga, Nara, Japan. The temple is located about a kilometer north of Hōryū-ji's Tō-in. The temple's sangō prefix is Myōken-san.
Museum, Art museumTomimoto Kenkichi Memorial Museum, Ando
56 min walk • The Tomimoto Kenkichi Memorial Museum opened in Ando, Nara Prefecture, Japan in 1974. It is dedicated to the life and works of Tomimoto Kenkichi, who was born in the vicinity.
Sacred and religious sites, TempleHirose Shrine, Kawai
43 min walk • Hirose Shrine, also referred to as Hirose-jinja, is a Shinto shrine located in Kawai, Nara prefecture, Japan. The shrine became the object of Imperial patronage during the early Heian period.
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist templeChūgū-ji, Ikaruga
83 min walk • Chūgū-ji is a temple in Nara Prefecture, Japan, that was founded as a nunnery in the seventh century by Shōtoku Taishi. Located immediately to the northeast of Hōryū-ji, its statue of Miroku and Tenjukoku mandala are National Treasures.
TempleDaruma-ji, Ōji
92 min walk • Daruma-ji is a Buddhist temple in Kitakatsuragi, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It was founded in 613.
3.4 miNW , TempleBuddhist Monuments in the Hōryū-ji Area, Horyuji
87 min walk • The UNESCO World Heritage Site Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryū-ji Area includes a variety of buildings found in Hōryū-ji and Hokki-ji in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan. These buildings were designated in 1993 along with the surrounding landscape, under several criteria.
History museum, Archaeological museum, MuseumKarako-Kagi Archaeological Museum, Tawaramoto
59 min walk • Karako-Kagi Archaeological Museum opened in Tawaramoto, Nara Prefecture, Japan, in 2004. Located on the second floor of the Tawaramoto Aogaki Lifelong Learning Centre, the Museum's three rooms display artefacts from the nearby Karako-Kagi Site, a Yayoi village and National...
Sacred and religious sites, TempleŌyamato Shrine, Tenri
103 min walk • Ōyamato Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Tenri, Nara in Japan. The shrine became the object of Imperial patronage during the early Heian period. In 965, Emperor Murakami ordered that Imperial messengers were sent to report important events to the guardian kami of Japan.
Scenic walking areas, Ruins, Historical placeFujinoki Tomb, Ikaruga
88 min walk • Fujinoki tomb is a tumulus, known as a kofun in Japanese, located in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is estimated to date from the later half of the sixth century or the late seventh century.
City, AreaYamatotakada, Kashihara
110 min walk • Yamatotakada is a city located in Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of April 1, 2017, the city had an estimated population of 66,400 and 29,713 households. The population density is 4,000 persons per km², and the total area is 16.48 km². The city continues to develop as a local business and government center in the center of Nara Prefecture.
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