Yamatokoriyama, Historical castle city in Nara Prefecture, Japan
Description
Yamatokōriyama sits between two rivers in Nara Prefecture and covers an area with hills in the western part. The city consists of several neighborhoods, including the old castle quarter with narrow streets and newer residential areas on the outskirts.
History
The settlement emerged during the Sengoku period as a castle town and grew under the Yanagisawa clan into the center of Kōriyama Domain. The family governed here throughout the Edo era and shaped the urban fabric until the 19th century.
Culture
The temple preserves tea ceremonies from samurai times that guests can experience today in traditional rooms. The former castle town takes its name from the historic Yamato district, which evolved over centuries into its present form.
Practical
The city is reachable by several train lines, including JR West and Kintetsu connections to Osaka and Kyoto. Travelers will find accommodation and restaurants in different neighborhoods, from the historic core to the outer districts.
Did you know?
Goldfish breeding has a tradition here spanning centuries, celebrated each April with a nationwide competition. Breeders from across Japan travel to present their finest specimens and exchange techniques.
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Tamamushi Shrine
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Kōriyama Castle
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Shakyamuni and two attendants of Golden Hall, Hōryū-ji
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Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryū-ji Area
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Fujinoki Kofun
6.4 km
Hokki-ji
4.5 km
Hōrin-ji
5 km
Jikō-in
3 km
Inscription on the halo of the statue of Yakushi Nyorai
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Yata-dera
4.2 km
Nara Prefectural Museum of Folklore
2.6 km
Matsuo-dera
5.3 km
Meta Shrine
1.7 km
Tomio-Maruyama Kofun
3.4 km
Tomimoto Kenkichi Memorial Museum
5.5 km
Kichiden-ji
7.2 km
Kakuan-ji
5.5 km
Yata ni Imasu Kushitamahiko Shrine
3.2 km
Eikei-ji
520 m
Yamato Kōriyamajō Hall
311 m
Tenri toll booth
4.5 km
Yanagisawa Bunko
281 mShizuri-jinja
2.2 kmMount Matsuo
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5.6 km
Konrin-in
3.2 km
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