Kasagi, Mountain town in Sōraku district, Japan
The municipality extends across 23.52 square kilometers of land, with forests covering 80 percent of its territory and the Kizugawa River flowing through its center.
The area played a significant role during the Genkō War of 1331 when Kasagi-dera temple served as Emperor Go-Daigo's temporary palace during military operations.
The Kasagi-dera Buddhist temple maintains historical connections with major religious centers including Tōdai-ji and Kōfuku-ji temples in the city of Nara.
The town connects to major urban centers through the JR West Kansai Main Line railway service and National Route 163 providing road access.
The region transformed into a climbing destination called Kasagi Borda, featuring 120 established routes on natural rock formations without requiring rope equipment.
Location: Kyoto Prefecture
Location: Soraku District
Inception: April 1, 1889
Website: https://www.town.kasagi.lg.jp/
Shares border with: Nara, Kizugawa, Wazuka, Minamiyamashiro
Website: https://town.kasagi.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 34.76047,135.93944
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:01
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