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Discover Yatachō
Yatachō in Yamatokōriyama-shi (Nara-ken) is a city in Japan about 234 mi (or 377 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital city.
Local time in Yatachō is now 07:23 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Yatachō, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Osaka International Airport in a distance of 20 mi (or 33 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Japan is Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area in a distance of 2 mi (or 3 km), South-West. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Yamatokoriyama, Ikoma, Nara-shi, Tenri and Kashiba. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 18°C / 64 °F
Morning Temperature | 15°C / 59 °F |
Evening Temperature | 18°C / 64 °F |
Night Temperature | 16°C / 61 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 78% |
Air Pressure | 1019 hPa |
Wind Speed | Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from South-East |
Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
General Conditions | Light rain |
Saturday, 16th of November 2024
20°C (68 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.
Sunday, 17th of November 2024
20°C (69 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.
Monday, 18th of November 2024
14°C (57 °F)
9°C (47 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
(RYOKAN) Kakimotoya
HOTEL NIKKO NARA
Onyado Nono Nara Hot Spring
Nara Plaza Hotel
Shinkizan Gyokuzoin Shukubo
Comfort Hotel Nara
Toyoko Inn Nara Shin-Omiya Ekimae
Nara Royal Hotel
(RYOKAN) Restaurant & Ryokan Ukawaya
Hotel Asyl Nara Annex
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
ビーグル犬ビリーと行く 大和・筒井城 Beagle goes to Tsutsui castle
奈良県大和郡山市にあった、筒井氏の本拠地 筒井城へビリーとお散歩。筒井城は沼地に築かれた平城 外堀と内堀がわずかに残るくらいで遺構...
- 古都奈良の世界遺産 法起寺 - Hokiji Temple - World Cultural Heritage -
Hokiji, World Cultural Heritage, Buddhist Temple is located in the Okamoto region of lkaruga,anancient village adjacent to Japan's oldest capital Nara.
HDR Timpelapse A sunset view of Houryuuji temple at Nara Japan 法隆寺タイムラプス
法隆寺にてHDRで微速度撮影しました。五重塔などの付近は三脚禁止だったので、外で取りました。
Houryuji法隆寺World Cultural Heritage. oldest of about 1300years.
Houryuji法隆寺2009053023Houryuji is registered as a World Cultural Heritage. Houryuji built in 607. wooden building group of the world's oldest of about 1300years . http://www.tabian.com/tiikib...
Temple Horyuji in Nara, Japan (Photography)
http://www.satori-nihon.de Article (german): http://www.satori-nihon.de/2013/04/tempel-horyuji-in-nara/ Pictures on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/satorinihon/sets/72157633307061397/...
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Ikaruga, Nara
Ikaruga, Nara is a town located in Ikoma District, Nara, Japan. Ikaruga is home to Hōryū-ji and Hokki-ji, ancient Buddhist temples collectively inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage. Other ancient temples include Hōrin-ji, also in the vicinity of Hōryū-ji. As of November 30, 2006, the town has an estimated population of 28,685. The total area is 14.27 km .
Hokki-ji
— formerly known as Okamoto-dera and Ikejiri-dera is a Buddhist temple in Okamoto, Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The temple's honorary sangō prefix is "Kōhonzan", although it is rarely used. The temple was constructed to honor Avalokitesvara, and an 11-faced statue of the goddess is the primary object of worship in the temple. Hokki-ji is often considered to be one of the seven great temples founded by Prince Shōtoku, however, the temple was not completed until some decades after his death.
Hōrin-ji (Nara)
, or Mii-dera is a Buddhist temple in Mii, Ikaruga, Nara, Japan. The temple's honorary sangō prefix is Myōken-san . The temple is located about a kilometer north of Hōryū-ji's Tō-in.
Yamato-Koizumi Station
Yamato-Koizumi Station is a train station on the West Japan Railway Company (JR West) Kansai Main Line in the city of Yamatokoriyama, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is administrated by Oji Station.
Hōryū-ji
is a Buddhist temple in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan. Its full name is Hōryū Gakumonji (法隆学問寺), or Learning Temple of the Flourishing Law, the complex serving as both a seminary and monastery. The temple's pagoda is widely acknowledged to be one of the oldest wooden buildings existing in the world, underscoring Hōryū-ji's place as one of the most celebrated temples in Japan.
Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryū-ji Area
The UNESCO World Heritage Site Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryū-ji Area includes a variety of buildings found in Hōryū-ji and Hokki-ji in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan. They were designated in 1993 along with the surrounding landscape, under several criteria. The structures inscribed are some of the oldest extant wooden buildings in the world, dating from the 7th to 8th centuries.
Chūgū-ji
Chūgū-ji is a temple in Nara Prefecture, Japan, that was founded as a nunnery in the seventh century by Shōtoku Taishi. Located immediately to the northeast of Hōryū-ji, its statue of Miroku and Tenjukoku mandala are National Treasures.
Tamamushi Shrine
The Tamamushi Shrine is a miniature shrine owned by the Hōryū-ji temple complex of Nara, Japan. Its date of construction is unknown, but estimated to be around the middle of the seventh century. Decorated with rare examples of Asuka-period paintings, it provides important clues to the architecture of the time and has been designated a National Treasure.