Yamatokoriyama

Located between the Saho and Tomio rivers, Yamatokōriyama spans 42.69 square kilometers with the Yata Hills adding elevation to its western section.

The city developed from a castle town during the Sengoku period, with the Yanagisawa clan ruling the Kōriyama Domain throughout the Edo Period.

The Jikoin Temple, established in 1663, maintains traditional tea ceremonies that were practiced by samurai and received recognition from the Tokugawa shogunate.

The city connects to major destinations through the JR West Yamatoji Line and multiple Kintetsu Railway lines, with direct routes from Osaka and Kyoto.

Yamatokōriyama maintains a centuries-old tradition of goldfish cultivation, hosting a national competition each April that draws participants from across Japan.

Location: Nara Prefecture

Inception: April 1, 1889

Shares border with: Nara, Ikoma, Tenri, Ando, Ikaruga, Kawanishi

Website: https://city.yamatokoriyama.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.64931,135.78269

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:49