Anō Angū, Imperial residence in Yoshino district, Japan

Anō Angū was a temporary palace of the Southern Court in the Anō area of present-day Gojō, Nara Prefecture. Tradition places it on the grounds of the Hori family residence in the Wada district of Anō, though other theories exist and its exact site is not confirmed. The Hori house was opened to the public for a fee in spring and autumn by reservation, and in March 2019 reopened as lodging, a restaurant and a wedding venue.

Emperor Go-Murakami established this residence in 1348 as a strategic base for maintaining regional authority. The site reflects the administrative practices necessary during the turbulent Muromachi period.

The palace represents the tradition of mobile imperial residences that were common during medieval Japan's era. Visitors can still see how these locations served administrative purposes and reveal that the emperor moved between different seats of power.

The site sits in mountainous terrain and requires sturdy footwear and reasonable physical fitness due to hilly paths. Visitors should allow ample time to explore the grounds at a leisurely pace and not underestimate orientation within the sprawling area.

The exact site of the Anō Angū is not settled: tradition places it on the grounds of the Hori family in the Wada area of Anō, but other theories exist. The Hori residence later opened as lodging, a restaurant and a wedding venue in March 2019.