Shiki District, Tawaramoto
#3 among attractions in Tawaramoto
Facts and practical information
Shiki is a district located in Nara Prefecture, Japan. ()
Tawaramoto Japan
Shiki District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Mount Miminashi, Imanishi family's House, Tenri University Sankōkan Museum, Tomimoto Kenkichi Memorial Museum.
MountainMount Miminashi, Kashihara
91 min walk • Mount Miminashi is a mountain located in the Nara Basin, in the city of Kashihara, in the central-western part Nara Prefecture, Japan. Together with Mount Unebi and Mount Amanokagu, it belongs to the so-called "Yamato Sanzan".
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architectureImanishi family's House, Kashihara
101 min walk • The Imanishi Family Residence is one of a Group of Traditional Buildings in Imai-cho, Kashihara, Nara Prefecture Japan. It dates to 1650 and has been designated an Important Cultural Property.
Specialty museum, History museum, MuseumTenri University Sankōkan Museum, Tenri
98 min walk • Tenri University Sankōkan Museum first opened in Tenri, Nara Prefecture, Japan, in 1930. Initially the Overseas Reference Materials Room, it was renamed the Overseas Reference Materials Hall in 1938, taking its present name in 1950 when it came to be affiliated with Tenri University.
Museum, Art museumTomimoto Kenkichi Memorial Museum, Ando
84 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
76 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.
History museum, Archaeological museum, MuseumKarako-Kagi Archaeological Museum, Tawaramoto
24 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
74 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.
TownMiyake
35 min walk • Miyake is a town located in Shiki District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of April 1, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 7,013. The total area is 4.07 km². It is known to be smallest municipality in area in Nara Prefecture.
TempleJinraku-ji, Tawaramoto
37 min walk • Jinraku-ji is a Buddhist temple in the town of Tawaramoto, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is located in Tawaramoto near Kasanui Station. It was commissioned by Prince Shotoku in the 5th century and built by Hata no Kawakatsu.
TempleKakuan-ji, Horyuji
69 min walk • Kakuan-ji is a Buddhist temple in Yamatokōriyama, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is affiliated with Shingon Risshu Buddhism, and was founded in 621.
ParkNishiyama tumulus, Tenri
95 min walk • Nishiyama Kofun is a burial mound located in Mikeno-cho, Sagata-cho, and Sosonouchi-cho, Tenri City, Nara Prefecture, and was designated as a national historic site in 1927. It was designated as a national historic site in 1927.
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