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Nara Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kansai region of Honshu. Nara Prefecture has a population of 1,321,805 and has a geographic area of . Nara Prefecture borders Kyoto Prefecture to the north, Osaka Prefecture to the northwest, Wakayama P ...

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is 1,107 persons per km², and the total area is 33.73 km². The modern city of Katsuragi was established on October 1, 2004, from the merger of the towns of Shinjō and Taima (both from Kitakatsuragi District). Katsuragi has a deep history being located in the ancient capital of Japan, Nara. Katsuragi has many temples, shrines and tombs, many which contain important national treasures and important cultural properties. Katsuragi has a rich natural environment. To the west lies the Kongo ranges which includes the mountains of Mt. Nijo, Mt. Iwahashi and Mt. Katsuragi. The east side of Katsuragi City includes the commercial and residential areas with National Route 24, railway stations and the Katsuragi River. The climate is generally mild and is classified as an inland climate. The temperature change during the day can be wide. It is hot in summer and cold in winter with a little bit of snow.

Landmarks

Buddhist temples

* Taimadera
Sekko-ji

Shrines

Fuefuki Shrine
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Kakinomoto Shrine

Tomb

Tomb of Prince Otsu

Imperial mausoleum of Empress Iitoyo

Mountains

* Mt Katsuragi
Mt NijoMt Iwahashiyama
* Mt Kongo

Other

Sumo PavillionTakenouchi routeSanroku ParkKatsuragi city history museum

Notable people

Katsuragi city has a rich history and is known for being connected to famous princes, princesses and poets. Some of their tombs can still be visited in Katsuragi City today. * Kakinomotono Hitomaro * Princess Chujyo (Chujyohime) * Empress Iitoyo (Iitoyo Tenno) * Princess Oku (Okunohimemiko) and Prince Otsu (Otsunomiko) *

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Neighboring municipalities

Yamatotakada is a city located in Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of April 1, 2017, the city had an estimated population of 66,400 and 29,713 households. The population density is 4,000 persons per km², and the total area is 16.48 km². The city continue ...

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** Kashiba *

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** Kanan, Osaka, Kanan ** Chihayaakasaka, Osaka, Chihayaakasaka

Education

Junior high schools

* Shinjo Junior High School * Hakuhou Junior High School

Elementary schools

* Shinjo Elementary School * Shinjokita Elementary School * Oshimi Elementary School * Iwaki Elementary School * Taima Elementary School

Transportation

Rail

* Kintetsu Railway ** Minami Osaka Line: Nijō-jinjaguchi Station - Taimadera Station - Iwaki Station (Nara), Iwaki Station - Shakudo Station ** Gose Line: Shakudo Station - Kintetsu Shinjo Station - Oshimi Station * West Japan Railway Company ** Wakayama Line: Yamato-Shinjo Station

Road

*Expressways of Japan, Expressways **Minami-Hanna Road * Japanese National Route Sign 0024

Japan National Route 24 * Japanese National Route Sign 0165

Japan National Route 165 * Japanese National Route Sign 0166

Japan National Route 166 * Japanese National Route Sign 0168

Japan National Route 168

References

External links

Katsuragi City official website
(in Japanese)
Katsuragi City official website
(in English) * {{Authority control Cities in Nara Prefecture Populated places established in 2004