Tawaramoto

Tawaramoto is a town in Shiki District, Nara Prefecture, situated in the flat terrain of the Nara Basin. Three rivers flow through different areas of the town, shaping its landscape and geography.

The town was established as a modern municipality in 1889 during Japan's reorganization into a new administrative system. This founding was part of a broader regional restructuring that shaped the nation's contemporary framework.

The Karako-Kagi site reveals how people lived in ancient times, offering insights into early settlement patterns in the region. Visitors can see remains that tell the story of communities from long ago.

The town offers educational facilities at multiple levels, with schools distributed throughout the community for families with school-age children. The infrastructure provides basic services typical of a Japanese town of this size.

The town preserves remains from one of the region's most important archaeological sites, revealing details about ancient life and settlement patterns. Visitors can directly observe how researchers uncover and study the area's past through careful excavation and analysis.

Location: Nara Prefecture

Location: Shiki district

Inception: April 1, 1889

Reference: 293636

Shares border with: Sakurai, Kashihara, Tenri, Miyake, Koryo, Kawai

Website: https://town.tawaramoto.nara.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.55661,135.79500

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:51