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Uda

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Uda

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Uda

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Uda

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Uda is a city located in northeastern Nara Prefecture, Japan. ()

Alternative names: Population: 28.6 thous. (2019)Area: 95.61 mi²Coordinates: 34°31'47"N, 135°57'22"E

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Uda – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hase-dera, Tanzan Shrine, Murō-ji, Butsuryū-ji.

2.8 miW
8th-century Shingon Buddhist temple
Hase-dera, Sakurai
72 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...
6.9 miSW
Historical Shinto landmark in a forest
Tanzan Shrine, Sakurai
177 min walk • Tanzan Shrine, also known as the Danzan Shrine, the Tōnomine Shrine and the Tōnomine Temple, is a Shinto shrine in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, Japan.
4.9 miE
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...
3.2 miE
Temple
Butsuryū-ji
83 min walk • Butsuryū-ji is a ninth-century Shingon temple in Uda, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is located approximately four kilometres southwest of Murō-ji across Mount Murō.
4.1 miNE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Ōno-ji
104 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.
3.9 miS
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Uda Mikumari Shrine
100 min walk • Uda Mikumari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Uda, Nara, Japan. It is dedicated to mikumari, a female Shinto kami associated with water. The honden was built near the end of the Kamakura period, and is listed as a National Treasure of Japan.
5.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Miwa, Sakurai
130 min walk • Mount Miwa or Mount Mimoro is a mountain located in the city of Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It has been an important religious and historical mountain in Japan, especially during its early history, and serves as a holy site in Shinto.
5.5 miNE
Park
Yamato-Aogaki Quasi-National Park
140 min walk • 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.