Mount Nijō, Kashiba

Name: Mount Nijō
Address: Kashiba, Japan

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Mount Nijō is a mountain in the Kongō Range straddling the prefectural border between Taishi, Osaka and Katsuragi, Nara in Japan. Mount Nijō has twin peaks, Odake and Medake. From the top there are sweeping views of Nara’s basin, Osaka plain and Osaka bay. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 34°31'33"N, 135°40'39"E

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Mount Nijō – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dōmyō-ji, Osaka Prefectural Chikatsu Asuka Museum, Mount Yamato Katsuragi, Taima-dera.

4.6 miNW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Dōmyō-ji, Sangō
117 min walk • Dōmyō-ji is a Buddhist temple and nunnery in Fujiidera, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It was founded in the sixth century, and is affiliated with Shingon Buddhism.
2.5 miSW
Museum, History museum
Osaka Prefectural Chikatsu Asuka Museum
63 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Japan's cultural landscape, the Osaka Prefectural Chikatsu Asuka Museum offers a deep dive into the rich historical tapestry of the Asuka period. This museum stands as a testament to the era that shaped the foundation of Japanese civilization...
4.8 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Yamato Katsuragi, Kongō-Ikoma-Kisen Quasi-National Park
123 min walk • Mount Yamato Katsuragi or simply Mount Katsuragi is a mountain in the Kongō Range straddling the prefectural border between Chihayaakasaka, Osaka and Gose, Nara in Japan. The peak elevation is 959.2 metres. The mountain is located along the Gose Line of the Kintetsu Railway.
1.2 miSE
Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple, Temple
Taima-dera, Katsuragi
31 min walk • Taima-dera is a Buddhist temple in Katsuragi, Nara, Japan. The temple legend says it was built originally in 612 by the Imperial Prince Maroko, the brother of Prince Shotoku.
4.7 miN
Temple
Daruma-ji, Ōji
121 min walk • Daruma-ji is a Buddhist temple in Kitakatsuragi, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It was founded in 613.
4.7 miN
Temple
Tatsuta Shrine, Sangō
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2.2 miSE
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Nagao Shrine, Katsuragi
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4.1 miNW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Sairin-ji, Kashiba
105 min walk • Sairin-ji is a Buddhist temple in Habikino, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It is affiliated with Kōyasan Shingon-shū, and was founded during the sixth century.
3.7 miE
City, Area
Yamatotakada, Kashihara
96 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.
4.5 miNW
City, Area
Kashiwara, Osaka
115 min walk • Kashiwara is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2022, the city had an estimated population of 67,698 in 32007 households and a population density of 2,700 inhabitants per square kilometre.
4.5 miW
Area
Habikino, Osaka
115 min walk • Habikino is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2022, the city had an estimated population of 109,479 in 50918 households and a population density of 4100 persons per km². The total area of the city is 26.45 square kilometres.