Yamato-Aogaki Quasi-National Park

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Yamato-Aogaki Quasi-National Park is a Quasi-National Park in northeast Nara Prefecture, Japan. Established in 1970, the park consists of one continuous area spanning the borders of the municipalities of Nara, Tenri, and Sakurai. The park encompasses Mount Miwa, Byakugō-ji, Shōryaku-ji, Enshō-ji, Kōnin-ji, Isonokami Jingū, Chōgaku-ji, Ōmiwa Jinja, and Hase-dera, as well as a number of kofun. ()

Local name: 大和青垣国定公園 Established: 28 December 1970 (53 years ago)Area: 22.17 mi²Elevation: 1437 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 34°35'60"N, 136°0'0"E

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Yamato-Aogaki Quasi-National Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hase-dera, Murō-ji, Ōno-ji, Uda.

6.9 miSW
8th-century Shingon Buddhist temple
Hase-dera, Sakurai
176 min walk • Hase-dera, a serene temple nestled in the city of Sakurai, Japan, is a bastion of spiritual tranquility and cultural heritage. This historic temple, not to be confused with its namesake in Kamakura, is a significant religious site and a hidden gem for travelers seeking...
4.9 miSE
Temple, Buddhist temple
Murō-ji
125 min walk • Nestled in the verdant mountains of Nara Prefecture, Murō-ji is a serene temple that offers a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of Japan's urban landscapes. Unlike many other temples in Japan, Murō-ji exudes a unique charm, thanks to its location within the...
2.7 miS
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Ōno-ji
70 min walk • Ōno-ji or Ōno-dera is a temple of the Shingon school of Buddhism, located in the city of Uda, Nara Prefecture, Japan. According to legend and myth, the temple was first opened by En no Gyōja in 681, rendered west entrance to Murō-ji by Kūkai in 824, then later became known with its current name.
5.5 miSW
City
Uda
140 min walk • Uda is a city located in northeastern Nara Prefecture, Japan. The modern city of Uda was established on January 1, 2006, the towns of Haibara, Ōuda and Utano, and the village of Murō.

Yamato-Aogaki Quasi-National Park

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Yamato-Aogaki Quasi-National Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Hase-dera, Sakurai

Murō-ji

Ōno-ji

Uda