Kizugawa, Nara

Name: Kizugawa
Address: Nara, Japan

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Kizugawa is a city located in southern Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. It is the southernmost city in the prefecture and it is named after the Kizu River, a tributary of the Yodo River, which runs through the city. Kizugawa City is a part of the Kansai Science City project and houses research facilities of several corporations, including Rohto Pharmaceutical and Omron. As of October 1, 2017, the city has an estimated population of 74,969. ()

Local name: 木津川市 Area: 32.86 mi²Coordinates: 34°44'3"N, 135°49'5"E

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Nearby attractions include: Tōdai-ji, Heijō Palace, Hannya-ji, Shōsōin.

3.4 miS
Iconic temple with a giant Buddha statue
Tōdai-ji, Nara
86 min walk • Tōdai-ji, a revered temple located in the historic city of Nara, Japan, stands as a testament to the country's rich cultural and religious history. This significant religious site, which was founded in the year 738 CE and reconstructed after being damaged by fire in...
3.2 miS
Historic site of an imperial residence
Heijō Palace, Nara
83 min walk • Heijō Palace, once the imperial seat of power during Japan's Nara period, stands today as a testament to the country's rich cultural heritage. Located in the city of Nara, the palace was the heart of the ancient capital, Heijō-kyō, from 710 to 784 AD.
2.6 miSE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Hannya-ji, Nara
66 min walk • Hannya-ji Temple, located in the ancient city of Nara, Japan, is a serene and historic site that offers a glimpse into the country's rich cultural past. This Buddhist temple, known for its tranquil atmosphere and stunning autumn foliage, is a hidden gem among Nara's...
3.2 miSE
Historic treasure house from 8th century
Shōsōin, Nara
81 min walk • Shōsōin is an iconic treasure house located in the ancient city of Nara, Japan. This historic repository, situated within the precincts of the Tōdai-ji Temple, is renowned for preserving a vast collection of artifacts from the 8th century Nara Period.
3 miS
Ancient temple with gardens and a statue
Hokke-ji, Nara
77 min walk • Hokke-ji, a serene temple nestled in the historic city of Nara, Japan, offers a tranquil retreat steeped in cultural heritage. Founded in 745 by Empress Komyo, this temple was originally part of a nunnery and is dedicated to the Lotus Sutra, a key scripture in Mahayana...
3.2 miSW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
Akishino-dera, Nara
82 min walk • Nestled in the serene city of Nara, Akishino-dera is a temple steeped in historical and cultural significance. Dating back to the late 8th century, this Buddhist temple offers a tranquil retreat amidst the bustling tourism of Nara.
2.7 miS
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Buddhist temple
Futai-ji, Nara
71 min walk • Futai-ji, also known as Narihira-dera, is a Buddhist temple in Nara, Japan. The temple was opened by Ariwara no Narihira in 847, known as the author of the Tales of Ise.
1.5 miNE
Museum, Archaeological museum
Kyoto Prefectural Yamashiro Regional Museum, Seika
40 min walk • Kyoto Prefectural Yamashiro Regional Museum is a regional museum located in Yamashiro District of Kizugawa City, Kyoto Prefecture.
3.2 miSW
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Heijō-kyō, Nara
83 min walk • Heijō-kyō was the Capital of Japan during most of the Nara period, from 710–40 and again from 745–84. The imperial palace is a listed UNESCO World Heritage together with other places in the city of Nara.
2.8 miW
Library
Kansai-kan of the National Diet Library, Seika
72 min walk • Kansai-kan of the National Diet Library is the facility of the National Diet Library, opened in October, 2002. It is based at the Kansai Science City in Seika Town, Soraku District, Kyoto Prefecture.
1.7 miSE
Museum, Science museum
The Kids Science Museum of Photons, Nara
45 min walk • KITSU OPTICAL SCIENCE MUSEUM FOOTON is a science museum in Kizugawa City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. It is the first science museum about light in Japan.