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●What are the Takenouchi Kaido / Yokooji? ●Learn about . ●Recommended sightseeing routes for cyclists that are sure to please. ●Admire nature’s beauty throughout the year. ●Enjoy local delicacies and popular sweets. For 1400 years, the Takenouchi Kaido / Yokooji have continued to thrive even as their roles have changed over time. What is Takenouchi Kaido / Yokooji? Visit the website of A paragraph appearing in the “Chronicles of Japan” written in Takenouchi Kaido / Yokooji November 613 describes the Takenouchi Kaido as “a highway leading The website displays a wide to the capital from Naniwa.” Thus the highway—linking Naniwazu (the What is “Japan Heritage”Heritage”? range of event information, port serving as the gateway of continental diplomacy) and the capital project details, sightseeing “Japan Heritage” refers to cultural assets certified by the Yamato Asuka—was built more than 1400 years ago. spots, and other attractions. Agency for Cultural Affairs that represent the country’s You can also download the cultural inheritance. Through their historical charm and The Official Story (Outline) entire map as a PDF file to local characteristics, these assets tell stories about the On the days of the spring and autumn equinoxes, the sun rises from Mt. Miwa, use together with the “Guide culture and traditions of Japan. The various regions are Tachibana-dera Temple, birthplace of Prince Shotoku passes above Mt. Nijo, and sets in Bay. For this reason, the straight road to Attractions.” focused on comprehensively developing and using these from in the east to Osaka in the west is known as the ‘Road of the Sun’. various tangible and intangible cultural assets— The ‘Road of the Sun’, which is over 20 meters wide, was built by indispensable to the telling of our stories—to promote in 613 AD. In ancient times, missionaries from China arrived in Asuka City them advantageously throughout Japan and around the through Naniwa (present-day Osaka) along this road and introduced technology Scan this code and Buddhist culture. world. In so doing, Japan’s regions are being revitalized. with your During the Middle Ages, the road connected many important trading towns, and smartphone. in modern times it has flourished as a way station for people traveling on The Takenouchi Kaido / Yokooji were certified as the 44th asset of Japan pilgrimages to the Grand Shrine of Ise in . Type this website in your computer. Heritage in 2017, as “Takenouchi Kaido / Yokooji—the oldest public roads in The Takenouchi Kaido / Yokooji historic road offers travellers, depending on the Japan—reflecting the long history of more than 1,400 years.” location, a fascinating variety of scenes and experiences. Takenouchi Kaido / Yokooji Search Imai-cho, once autonomous city, developed as Ono no Imoko mausoleum, tomb of Visitors to the heritage sites along this road will be able to encounter and the largest commercial center in central and southern Japan’s first official envoy to the Sui appreciate the historical changes in the area over the past fourteen centuries. Yamato (present-day central ). Dynasty of China http://www.saikonokandou.com/

●JTRRD Cafe, main shop ●Osaka Castle ● Park ● Naniwa no Miya Ato Park Osaka Museum of History

Shitennoji Osaka City Temple ● ●

Sohonke Tsuriganeya Naniwa Daido

● Imagawa Tsutsumi Flower Road Osaka Convention and Tourism Bureau© This thatched-roof residence reflects the appearance of Shitennoji Temple, erected by Yachuji temple, erected by Soga no Umako on the homes of the . Prince Shotoku orders of Prince Shotoku Daido Old Yamamoto Family Residence

Tsumura Butcher Shop

Sakai City Traditional Miyake-jinja Shrine Commemorative march recreating the legend of ● Crafts Museum ● Princess Chujo-hime (Taima-dera Temple) Confectionery shop ● ● City Risho no Mori Tsuboichi the tea house Yoshinoya Nara Prefecture ( Plaza of Sakai City Hall Rikyu and Akiko) ● ● Shimotsu-michi Nakatsu-michi Nintoku-tenno-ryo Mozufuru Rental Bicycles, ● Kawai-jinja Ojin-tenno-ryo Kofun ● Shibagaki-jinja Shrine Bosatsu Riding on a Lion, Daisen Park Tourist Shrine Kanaoka by Kaikei (Abe Monjuin Temple) Information Center ● Shrine Ruins of Konda Hachimangu Daisen Park ● ● Wang Jin Shrine Shrine ● ● ● Yachuji Temple ● ● ● Mozuan ● Kamitsu-michi ● ● Furuichi Mounded Richu-tenno-ryo Kofun ● Minegazuka Kofun ● Tomb Group Minezuka Park Administration Building ● ● Dining Room Hanachawan Hakuchoryo Kofun Mozu Mounded Mozufuru Rental Bicycles, ●Kawachi Wine Furuichi Station Bicycle Yokooji Tomb Group Parking Lot Takenouchi Kaido Asuka Wine Sumo Museum Hasedera Temple ● “Kehaya-Za” Somen Morisho ● Chujodo Shop Daido Old Yamamoto ● ● Omiwa Jinja Shrine City Family House Iwaya Fudano-tsuji ● Takenouchi Kaido ● ● Imanishi Brewery History Museum Sekko-ji Yamatotakada City Kashihara Rent-a-Cycle Kotorin Sakai City Temple Mt. Miminashiyama ● ● ● Onaka Park ●● ●Patisserie Ange ● ● Taima-dera (Takada “Senbonzakura”) Sakurai City Migrans ● Fujiwara-kyo ● Takenouchi Temple ● ● ● ● Taishi Town ● ● ● ● Ofusa Kannon Temple Ono no Imoko ● ●Tsuchibutai Takatoro in Daijingu Mutsuki Mausoleum Pass Imai-cho ● ●Abe Monjuin Temple Watayumi Mound Nagao-jinja Shrine ● ● (Watayumizuka) Ryuogu Shrine (Isononimasutakumisitama Shrine) Sanaburiya ●Mt. Kaguyama Asukaniimasu-jinja Shrine ● Umenoyado Brewery● Mt. Unebiyama ● ● ● Shorinji Temple ● Ruins of Sakai knife, developed in the 16th century Shibagaki-jinja Shrine is a unique shrine where it Roadside Station Katsuragi Okuda Lotus Kashihara-jingu Motoyakushiji Temple ● Pond Park Shrine following the introduction of tobacco by the is said that, if you touch the teeth on the stone ● Yamada-dera Yamada-michi ● Temple Site Portuguese face, your own teeth will become stronger. ● Yamada District ● Kashihara ● ● Mizuochi-iseki Site Yatsuri District City Asuka-dera Katsuragi City Temple Asuka Historical National Kameishi ● Oka-dera Temple ● Government Park Hall ● ● Asuka Omoidedo Souvenir Shop ● Tachibana-dera ●● Ishibutai Takenouchi Kaido / Yokooji ● Temple ● Asuka-no-yumeichi Shop Takamatsuzuka Tumulus Yumeichi-jyaya Tea House

Roadside Station Inabuchi ● Area Map Asuka District Asuka Village ● Kitora Tumulus Takenouchi Pass, on the road travelled by merchants between Sakai and Yamato 1 2 Sakai Kanaoka Shrine Katsuragi Yamatotakada Ryuogu Shrine Experience the romance of history Taima-dera Temple (Isononimasutakumisitama Shrine) Day 1 Here is enshrined Koseno Kanaoka, Day 2 This ancient temple was built in 612. This place is assumed to be the ruins of the 2 days, 1 night 1日目 an artist considered the father of the 2日目 The principal image is believed to be Katashiono Ukiananomiya Palace of traditional Japanese painting style the Taima Mandala by Princess Annei. Legend holds that a dragon lies on Yokooji, known as yamato-e. He was active Chujo-hime who is said to have with Omiwa Jinja Shrine as its head, this shrine as in the position known as woven Buddhists’ Western Paradise its body, and Nagao-jinja Shrine as its tail. Takenouchi Kaido / edokoro-choja (court painter) during with lotus thread in one night. Every ■ 15-33 Katashio-cho, Yamatotakada, the . A sacred tree on April 14, visitors crowd the temple Nara the site, estimated to be 900 years for nerikuyo eshiki, a marching Katsuragi Watayumi Mound Yokooji Package old, has been chosen as the City of ceremony to honor the dead. (Watayumizuka) When haiku poet Matsuo Basho visited the Sakai’s official tree and has been designated for preservation. ■ 1263 Taima, Katsuragi, Nara hometown of his pupil Naemura Chiri, ■ 2866 Kanaoka-cho, Kita-ku, Sakai, Osaka Open: 9:00–17:00 Basho composed a haiku. A stone tablet © Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau ￥ Main Hall, Kondo Hall, Lecture Hall General admission 500 yen inscribed with his haiku was put on display. Matsubara Shibagaki-jinja Shrine A former brewery on this site has been Osaka City Shitennoji Temple The ancient shrine marks the ruins of turned into a resting room for visitors. A Day1日目 1 Day2日目 2 the Tajihi-Shibagakinomiya Palace of collection of haiku can be seen here. This temple, representative of Emperor Hanzei. According to legend, ■ 604 Takenouchi, Katsuragi, Nara the , was built by the emperor had beautiful teeth, and Prince Shotoku. Designated as a thus was considered the god of teeth. Shitennoji Templeemple Takenouchi Kaido History Museum National Historic Site, the temple A shrine to teeth is located in the houses many important cultural precincts, where a stone face with Taishi Takenouchi Kaido History Museum Sakurai Abe Monjuin Temple properties such as the hojo of Sakai Risho no Mori polished teeth can be seen. This is one of the oldest temples in the honbo (priests’ main living (Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko) The exhibit shows the relationship between Risho no Mori Taima-dera Temple and ■ 7-12-22 Ueda, Matsubara, Osaka Japan, constructed at the time of the quarters) and Rokujido Hall. The In this museum, one can experience the charm of Japan’s oldest official road and Taishi Town. (Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko) Watayumi Mound . The principal image, spectacular Honbo Garden is Sakai by reflecting on the lives of Sakai’s own In the first exhibition room, a video introducing the largest Bodhisattva Manjushri in open to the public. distinguished historical figures, Sen no Rikyu and the local history is presented, while ancient Yosano Akiko. Partake of tea and sweets while documents and excavated artifacts are on Japan, has been designated a Kanaoka Ryuogu Shrine ■ 1-11-18 Shitennoji, Tennoji-ku, national treasure. Shrine (Isononimasutakumisitama Osaka seated in a conventional chair, or experience the display in the second exhibition room. ■ 645 Abe, Sakurai, Nara Shrine) Open: Varies by time of year traditional formal manners of the tea ceremony in ■ 1855 Yamada, Taishi-cho, Minami Open: 9:00–17:00 ￥ Free (Separate admission fee the tearoom facing the site of the Sen no Rikyu Kawachi-gun, Osaka ￥ Main Hall: General for main temple building, residence. (reservations required.) Open: 9:30–17:00 Shibagaki- Abe Monjuin admission 700 yen jinja Shrine Temple garden, and Treasure Hall) ■ 2-1-1 Shukuin-cho Nishi, Sakai-ku, Sakai, Osaka Closed: Mondays Open: 9:00–18:00 ￥ General admission 300 yen ￥ General admission 200 yen Closed: 3rd Tuesdays of the month (open on TEL 0721-98-3266 national holidays, closed next day) and New Year’s holiday PrincipalP images: StatuesSSt of Monju Bosatsu Riding on a Lion and Flanking Attendants

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Discover the best of Try traditional crafts or Japan’s oldest statue Unwind with or a glass of wine. Takenouchi Kaido / Yokooji! of Buddha a traditional makeover. Asuka Asuka-dera Temple Relax Good fortune Fun for the Whole Family s Japan’ Breweries with a Experience these Sake-tasting experience mellow atmosphere best spots Sakurai Imanishi Brewery unique attractions Enjoy a tasting of five carefully selected Japan’s oldest authentic Sumo wrestling experience at sake samples from this brewery, renowned temple is believed to have the sport’s birthplace Japan’s only continental-style for its choice products such as been built in 588 by Soga no Brewery Tour: Experience Japanese sake brewing Recreate ancient objects cave temple Mimurosugi. Lectures are presented to Sumo Museum Umako when Busshari Katsuragi Umenoyado highlight the sake brewing process and Kitora Mural Experiential Museum “Kehaya-Za” (Buddha’s ashes) were Katsuragi Asuka Brewery how to read a label. (reservations required (Asuka Historical National Government Park Hall) The Sumo Museum commemorates conveyed from Baekje, the Since 1893, this popular by phone at least 1 day in advance) Time Workshop programs Taima no Kehaya, the founder of the ancient Korean kingdom. “Making Beads,” “Making a mirror with marine animals and sake brewery has been required: About 30 minutes; 500 yen sport of Sumo. Everyone can try his or The seated statue of Shaka vine patterns,” “Making Fuhonsen Coins” preparing umami from the Another attraction is the Guided Holy Land her hand at sumo wrestling by donning a Nyorai (Asuka ) by This rare tumulus, or burial ground, features a continental mural Principal image: waters flowing under Sake Cup Tour. By walking to Omiwa loincloth or costume on a dohyo that is the sculptor Tori Busshi is Sacred seated figure of Shaka Nyorai depicting four gods in a stone room. Mount Katsuragi. Shrine or another site together with kurodo the same size as its official counterpart. now considered Japan’s At this attraction, you can learn about ancient times while Touring this brewery and (skilled sake brewers) and Miwa immersing yourself in a variety of unique experiences. A variety of artifacts are on display on oldest representation of Buddha. the second floor. viewing the sake brewing parishioners, one can experience the ■ 67 Abeyama, Asuka-mura, Takaichi-gun, Nara Engineers from Baekje were involved in the construction of the ■ 83-1 Taima, Katsuragi, Nara process is a truly novel unique relationship between sake and the Open: 9:30–17:00 (March–November) towers, building tiles, and Buddhist halls, and their apprentices 9:30–16:30 (December–February) Open: 10:00–17:00 Taishi Iwaya experience. gods in this holy land. (reservations eventually took part in the construction of temples across Japan. Closed: Wednesdays, ￥ General admission for adults, This continental-style cave temple ■ 20 Higashimuro, Katsuragi, Nara required 3 days in advance) ■ 682 Asuka, Asuka-mura, Takaichi-gun, Nara Dec. 29–Jan. 3 300 yen; Children. 150 yen comprises large and small caves Open: Tours (reservations required) Time required: 2–2 1/2 hours, 3,000 yen Open: 9:00–17:15 (April–September) / 9:00–16:45 (October–March) Closed: Tuesdays and Wednesdays constructed during the . 10:00–11:30 / 13:30–16:00 Duration: 30 to 60 minutes ■ 510 Miwa, Sakurai, Nara ￥ General admission 350 yen TEL 0745-48-4611 No records of this temple exist in the Closed: Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays Open: Weekdays between February and Octoberer literature, and details of the ruins of this (July & August only), Unscheduled days (Brewery (May close on an temple remain a mystery. visits are subject to availability between December irregular schedule.) ■ Yamada, Taishi-cho, and February.) 10:00–16:00 Minamikawachi-gun, Osaka TEL 0745-69-2121 Closed: Sundays Ancient costume (near Manyo Forest on Mount Nijo) TEL 0744-42-6022 experience Vineyard Tour Asuka Asuka General Information Center The first intersection on “Asukabito-no-yakata” Japan’s national highway Habikino Asuka Wine Why not take a stroll in Kashihara Yagi Fudanotsuji This eco-friendly wine is made from repurposed agricultural Asuka dressed in traditional products, such as organic compost from squeezed grapes. garments? This is the intersection of Yokooji and View the winemaking process in the factory. ■ 6-3 Koshi, Asuka-mura, Shimotsu-michi. It is a key intersectionon on ■ 1104 Asuka, Habikino, Osaka Takaichi-Gun, Nara Japan’s ancient transportation routes.s. Open: 9:00–17:00 ￥ Rentals, 3,000 yen and In early-modern times, this area becameame Closed: Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays (May up quite crowded with pilgrims to IseIse be open on some dates.) TEL 0744-54-3240 Grand Shrine and Mount Omine. Tours (Reservations required. Some dates not available. ■ 2-1-1 Kita-Yagi-cho, Kashihara, Please contact us.) Nara TEL 072-956-2020

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During the era from Empress Jito to Empress The area adjacent to the Takenouchi Kaido / Yokooji Genmei, Fujiwara Kyo thrived as the capital of Yamato Sanzan and Fujiwara Kyo Tour Tour the Ancient is dotted with many mounded tombs, or ancient Maruhoyama Kofun Nagayama Kofun Japan. The three sacred mountains known as burial mounds (known as kofun in Japanese). Komoyamazuka Kofun Chayama Kofun Distance: 10.8 km Time required: about 1 hour Cycle Through History Yamato Sanzan encircle this spot. Feel the Burial Mounds A bicycle tour of the mounds is a great way to see ancient winds as you cruise on an easy bicycle the area. Hinotani Kofun Daianjiyama Kofun Yamato-Yagi Station Ruins of ride through this remarkable scenery. Motoyakushiji Temple Dogameyama Kofun Genemonyama Kofun 0.3 km Yamato Sanzan 1.7 km Sakai, Osaka 44 mounded tombs still remain in Kitsuneyama Kofun Kashihara City Hall Kashihara-jingu Mozu Mounded Tomb Group evidence today within a 2 km radius. Tatsusayama Kofun Tsukamawari Kofun Annex Shrine (10F, Migrans) 0.9 km Nintoku-tenno-ryo Kofun 1.5 km The Museum, Archaeological Sakai City Museum Magodayuyama Kofun Shichikannon Kofun This is Japan’s largest keyhole-shaped Mt. Miminashiyama Institute of Kashihara tomb and is considered one of the 0.6 km world’s three most significant tombs. 1.5 km Guwashobo Kofun Osamezuka Kofun Mt. MiminashiyamaMt. UnebiyamaMt. Kaguyama The mounds are constructed in three Fujiwara-kyo Mausoleum Tumulus tiers, encircled with three moats and 1.6 km 1.6 km Nagatsuka Kofun contain more than 10 smaller mounded Imai-cho tombs. Mt. Miminashiyama Mt. Unebiyama Mt. Kaguyama 1.1 km Hatazuka Kofun Yamato-Yagi Station Terayama-minamiyama Kofun Peaking at 139.6 m, this is the northernmost Rising 198.8 m, this is the highest of Described as Amano Kaguyama in of Yamato Sanzan. Some believe it is actually Yamato Sanzan. Mt. Unebiyama, Manyoshu (the oldest anthology of tanka a tumulus constructed in ancient times, signifying “rolling fire,” was so named poetry), this mountain rises to a height of Get cycling information here. Enjoy the impressive computer-generated formed as a dome-shaped mound on a because of its many winding ridges. 152.4 m. The most sacred of Yamatomato images of the Mozu and Furuichi square base. Mt. Miminashiyama Park, Sanzan, it is said to featureure a powerpower spot at Rental Bicycles Mounded Tomb Groups on the theater’s Itasuke Kofun toward the south, is well maintained. the Shrine of the Threeee PillarPillars.s. giant 200-inch screen. Gobyoyama Kofun Kashihara Rent-a-Cycle Kotorin ■ Daisen Park, 2 Mozusekiun-cho, ■ Kashihara City Tourism Exchange Center, Sakai-ku, Sakai, Osaka Richu-tenno-ryo Kofun Photo spot! Open: 9:30–17:15 This is the third-largest keyhole-shaped Kashihara Navi Plaza 1st Fl., Zenemonyama Kofun 1-6-8 Naizen-cho, Kashihara, Nara ￥ Adults: 200 yen; high school & university tumulus in Japan. It is one of the three students: 100 yen; elementary & middle Mozu imperial mausoleums built in the Open:Op 9:00–18:00 Closed: Open year-round early 5th century. TEL 0744-47-2270 school students: 50 yen Closed: Mondays (open on national Dog-shaped clay figure holidays) and New Year’s holiday (photo provided by the Cultural Properties Section, Sakai) Mozu Mounded Tomb Group Tour Distance: 16.3 km Time required: about 1 hr 20 min Get cycling Photo spot! Observation Lobby, information here. Daisen Park Tourist 21st floor of Richu-tenno-ryo Nisanzai Kofun Information Center Sakai City Hall Kofun 1.8 km Rental Bicycles 1.8 km 1.0 km 1.1 km Jonoyama Kofun Mozufuru Rental Bicycles Nagayama Kofun Maruhoyama Kofun Itasuke Kofun Kashihara City Hall Annex Photo spot! 0.5 km You can rent and return your bike 1.5 km 1.1 km 0.7 km * Gobyoomotezuka at either bicycle rental location. Observation Lobby, 21st floor of (10F, Migrans) Hochigai Shrine Nintoku-tenno-ryo Gobyoyama Kofun Kofun Kofun (Daisen Park Tourist Sakai City Hall Take the central elevator at Kashihara City Hall 0.5 km 0.9 km Information Center) The top floor of the city hall includes a corridor to access the free observation deck. Fujiwara-kyo Kashihara-jingu Shrine 0.2 km 1.7 km Fujiwara Kyo was the site of the central facilities of the country In 1890, Kanpei-taisha (a large-scale state shrine) was built Hanzei-tenno-ryo Mozu-hachimangu ■ 2-160 Mozusekiun-cho, lobby with a 360-degree panoramic view ■ 1-1-60 Naizen-cho, Kashihara, Nara Sakai City Museum Daisen Park Tourist and tea corner. Admission is free. such as Daigokuden (main administrative building) and Chodoin by Emperor to enshrine the Emperor Jimmu, Kofun Sakai-ku, Sakai, Osaka Open: 9:00–21:30 (Mozu Kofungun Theater) Shrine ■ 3-1 Minamikawara-machi, Sakai-ku, (government office). For 16 years it was the first emulation of the considered Japan’s first emperor, and his empress. Information Center Open: 9:00–16:30 Closed: Open year-round 0.5 km 2.0 km 1.0 km Sakai, Osaka Tang capital until the transfer of the capital to Heian. ■ 934 Kume-cho, Kashihara, Nara Closed: Year-end and New Open: 9:00–21:00 ■ Daigo-cho, Kashihara, Nara Year’s holiday Closed: Year-end and New Year’s holiday TEL 072-245-6207 (Furuichi Station Bicycle A rental bicycle is the best way to explore the Asuka Circle Tour Furuichi Mounded Tomb Group Tour Distance: 14.0 km Time required: about 1 hr 10 min Parking Lot) (tumuli, or ancient burial mounds), ruins, Ninken-tenno-ryo Hakayama Kofun & ■ 1-1-15 Furuichi, Habikino, The Takenouchi Kaido Asuka Pilgrimage Distance: 14.1 km Time required: about 1 hr 20 min Ojin-tenno-ryo Kofun, Ingyo-tenno-ryo and stone artifacts of Asuka Village. Otorizuka Kofun Kofun Kofun Mukohakayama Kofun Osaka 0.2 km 0.3 km 0.1 km Open: 9:00–18:00 (Availability offers a treasure trove 0.8 km Minegazuka Kofun, Asuka Station Oka-dera Temple Komuroyama Kofun Koh Site Habikino City Cultural for day of rental: 09:00–16:00) 0.6 km 0.9 km Minezuka Park Closed: Year-end and New of kofun mounded tombs! 0.8 km 3.6 km Administration Building Properties Exhibition Saruishi Ishibutai Tumulus Nakatsuhime-no- Tsudo-shiroyama Kofun Room Year’s holiday (Monkey Stones) 0.5 km TEL 072-958-0303 mikoto-ryo Kofun 2.1 km 1.5 km 1.5 km 1.1 km Hakuchoryo Kofun Habikino, Osaka (Fujiidera) Tachibana-dera 0.2 km AICEL Shura Hall 0.5 km Chayama Tenniscourts Kameishi Hajinosato Station 0.4 km Furuichi Mounded (Tortoise Stone) Temple Furuichi Station Administration Building Chuai-tenno-ryo Photo spot! 2.0 km Bicycle Parking Lot, Bicycle Parking Lot, 0.7 km Tomb Group 3.3 km Hajinosato Station Kofun Asuka-dera Temple Furuichi Station Ojin-tenno-ryo Kofun, Kitora Tumulus 0.2 km 1.6 km 0.5 km Otorizuka Kofun 0.5 km A total of 45 mounded tombs can be seen within a 2-km radius 1.6 km Photo spot! Man-yobunkakan located along east-west and north-south axes. Many iron weapons Kameishi (Tortoise Stone) Takamatsuzuka Tumulus and impressive tomb artifacts have been found in this area. Legend holds that a snake and catfish battled (Nara Prefecture Complex Ingyo-tenno-ryo Kofun of Man-yo Culture) 1.3 km Nakayamazuka Kofun over the lake that once filled the entire . Nakatsuhime-no-mikoto-ryo Kofun Ojin-tenno-ryo Kofun Ishibutai Tumulus The snake prevailed, later drawing up all the 1.3 km Yashimazuka Kofun Asuka Station Komuroyama Kofun This enormous mounded tomb is This seventh-century kofun, or tumulus, was formed by stacking about 30 water from the lake. After all the lake turtles had the second largest in Japan after megalithic stones to form a stone chamber. The fill has been lost and the died from lack of water, villagers are said to have Otorizuka Kofun the Nintoku-tenno-ryo Kofun. Its exposed upper surface is flat, so it referred to as a “stone stage.” One taken pity on the creatures and created this turtle Futatsuzuka Kofun Get cycling information here. Konda-maruyama Kofun volume is the largest of all theory holds that this is the burial mound of Soga no Umako. stone, or kameishi, for the repose of their spirits. Kurizuka Kofun mounded tombs in Japan. The ■ 254 Shimasho, Asuka-mura, Takaichi-gun, Nara ■ 108 Kawahara, Asuka-mura, Rental Bicycles Hazamiyama Kofun hills and slopes of the mound are Takaichi-gun, Nara Ojin-tenno-ryo Kofun Please visit the tourist portal on the web, Higashiyama Kofun adorned with fukiishi (stones used to cover a mounded tomb) Kitora Tumulus “Exploring Asuka.” Photo spot! Tachibana-dera Temple and it contains more than 20,000 This is one of the seven great temples https://asukamura.com/?page_id=72 This two-level burial Nishiumazuka Kofun cylindrical (clay figures) erected by Prince Shotoku. His seated statue mound has attracted arranged in rows. is enshrined as a principal image of the main interest for its stone Takamatsuzuka Tumulus Mukohakayama Kofun ■ 6 Konda, Habikino, Osaka hall, which is called Taishiden (a temple chamber containing a Aoyama Kofun Hakayama Kofun dedicated to the Imperial Prince Shotoku). continental-style colored This two-level round burial Minegazuka Kofun, ■ 532 Tachibana, Asuka-mura, tomb mural. It depicts an mound from the Fujiwara Joganjiyama Kofun Takaichi-gun, Nara astronomical chart; the Kyo period marks the final Minezuka Park twelve signs of the stage of the . Administration Building Chinese zodiac; and the It suddenly came into the Hakuchoryo Kofun Of all the large keyhole-shaped tomb mounds Oka-dera Temple four gods Genbu, spotlight when a richly in the Furuichi Mounded Tomb Group, only this colored mural painting of a Constructed in the second half of the Officially named Ryugai-ji, this temple is Seiryu, Byakko, and 5th century, this keyhole-shaped mound mounded tomb has had its interior excavated widely known as the first sacred place in Suzaku. group of women was rises 23 meters and is 200 meters long. for ongoing research. You can learn more about Japan that wards off evil. Its principal discovered in 1972. Furuichi Mounded Tomb Group in the adjacent ■ 67 Abeyama, Asuka-mura, Minegazuka Along a path extending from the Photo spot! image is one of the three large Buddhas Takaichi-gun, Nara ■ 439 Hirata, Asuka-mura, Takenouchi Highway to the north of the Minezuka Park Administration Building. forming Japan’s largest clay statue, Nyoirin Takaichi-gun, Nara Kofun mound, a reflection of this beautiful ■ 2 Karusato, Habikino, Osaka Kanzeon Bosatsu, which stands 4.6 m tall. keyhole-shaped mound can be seen on Seine-tenno-ryo Kofun Open: 10:00–17:15 the surface of the large moat. ■ 806 Oka, Asuka-mura, Takaichi-Gun, Nara Closed: Thursdays and year-end and New Year’s holiday 5 6 Takada Daisen Park Cherry “Senbonzakura” Japanese Japanese Garden Blossoms (Yamatotakada) Iris (Sakai) In bloom from late March to early April. In bloom from late May to early June. Spring Onaka Park features 2.5 km of cherry In early summer, the shoreline of the circuit Summer trees that extend along both sides of style garden — which is constructed with the river to the north and south. traditional techniques — is embellished ■ Onaka, Yamatotakada, Nara with alpinia root and iris. ■ Daisen-nakamachi, Sakai-ku, Sakai, Osaka Closed: Mondays (open if a national holiday, Okuda Lotus Pond Park Oka-dera Temple and closed next day) and New Year’s holiday Rhododendrons (Asuka) Lotus (Yamatotakada) In bloom from mid-April to early May. In bloom from late June to early August. About 3,000 strains of rhododendron The Lotus Picking Rite, designated an intangible folk cultural property of Nara reach full bloom in the precincts. The Prefecture, is held on the day of Tanabata in early July. These lotus blossoms are blooms on both slopes of the offered up at the summit of Mount Omine by mountain ascetics. approach to the Oku-no-in (inner ■ 469-1 Okuda, Yamatotakada, Nara sanctuary) are especially beautiful. Osaka Castle Cherry Park ■ 806 Oka, Asuka-mura, Blossoms Takaichi-gun, Nara (Osaka City) Hydrangea Ono no Imoko Yamada Mausoleum Sunflowers District In bloom from late March to early April. (Taishi) (Katsuragi) About 3,000 cherry trees bloom in this park. Chinese Sekko-ji Temple About 300 of them are located around In bloom from mid-June to mid-July. In bloom from mid-July to early Peonies (Katsuragi) Someiyoshino in the Nishinomaru Garden. These flowers bloom serenely on both sides August. The cherry blossoms are illuminated at night. of the stairs toward the Ono no Imoko The sunflowers blooming in the mausoleum adjacent to Shinaga Shrine. fields south of Yashikiyama Park In bloom from early to late May. ■ 1 Osaka-jo, Chuo-ku, Osaka About 500 plants of 100 varieties ■ Yamada, Taishi-cho, Minamikawachi-gun, present an exceptional sight. bloom in the precincts, including Osaka (near Shinaga Shrine) ■ Yamada, KKatsuragi,atsuragi, NNaraara the American peony, which does not topple over like most peonies. Cherry blossoms, Higashibojo (Kashihara) ■ 387 Someno, Katsuragi, Nara

Tree Hasederaa Ofusa Kannon Temple Temple Roses (Kashihara) Peonies (Sakurai) In bloom from mid-May to mid-June. In bloom from late April to early May. Enjoy this garden’s about 3,800 roses of The peonies of Hase-dera Temple, numerous varieties. In recent years, pleasing Ruins of Motoyakushiji Temple known as “The Temple of Flowers,” Water HyacinthHyac fragrances have emerged, with a particular (Kashihara) bloom throughout the four seasons focus on elegant English roses with many depending on the variety. They In bloom from late August to late September. petals. colorfully embellish the entire shrine During the peak period, about 400,000 pale purple flowers 6-22 Osa-cho, Kashihara, Nara precincts. ■ can be seen spread across the paddy fields. ■ 731-1 Hase, Sakurai, Nara Nature’s Beauty ■ 279 Kidono-cho, Kashihara, Nara

Ruins of Fujiwara Yatsuri District Common Japanese Allspice (Asuka) Cosmos Palace (Kashihara) In bloom from late January to early Four Seasons Tour Highlights February. In bloom from early to late October. Several kinds of cosmos,os, resemresemblingbling The rare Japanese allspice grows naturally along the Yatsuri River a beautiful carpet, bloomom on the site The Takenouchi Kaido / Yokooji will take you Fall of the historic capital. behind Asukaniimasu Shrine. The yellow blossoms and sweet fragrance Winter ■ Daigo-cho, to a wide variety of temples and flower-viewing sites. Kashihara, Nara comfort the spirit. These sites are yours to enjoy throughout the year! ■ Yatsuri, Asuka-mura, Takaichi, Nara

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Kawai-jinja Shrine HeavenlyHeavenly ShorinjiShorinji Gingko Trees (Matsubara) TemTempleple Bamboo (Sakurai) In peak color from mid to late November. Sekko-ji Temple This small shrine is well loved by the local community. In bloom from November to FFebruary.ebr ar Winter-flowering Peony (Katsuragi) The colors of the ginkgo herald the arrival of the Heavenly bamboo (nandina), sarcandra seasons. glabra, and coralberry with its lovely fruit In bloom from early December to early January. ■ 3 Kawai, Matsubara, Osaka welcome the many visitors at the temple The head priest cultivates the winter-flowering peony gate and throughout the precincts. by covering the plants with straw wrappers. Note the ■ 692 Shimo, Sakurai, Nara vitality of not only the blossoms but also the leaves and branches that seem to easily withstand the cold. ■ 387 Someno, Katsuragi, Nara

Inabuchi District Taima-dera Miyake-jinja Shrine Cluster Amaryllis (Asuka) Autumn Plum Trees Leaves Okuno-in Temple (Matsubara) In bloom from mid to late September. (Katsuragi) In bloom from late February to early The cluster amaryllis bloom in the rice terraces of In peak color from late November to early December. March. Inabuchi, which have been included among the top The stone tower, statue of Buddha and autumnal Miyake Shrine is renowned for its one hundred most beautiful rice paddies of Japan. leaves make a splendid combination. Also weeping plums. A tea ceremony and These blossoms complement the nostalgic spectacular is the view of the twin towers from other events are held during the Ume countryside. Seinan-in and its stunning foliage. Festival. ■ Inabuchi, Asuka-mura, Takaichi-gun, Nara ■ 1263 Taima, Katsuragi, Nara ■ 4-1-8 Miyakenaka, Matsubara, Osaka 7 * Blooming schedules are approximate. Some sites charge admission fees. 8 Popular Sweets and Traditional Local Cuisine A diverse selection of traditional confectionary, novel sweets, traditional local cuisine, and unique souvenirs Photo spot! Delicious Sweets Cuisine

Asuka-no-yumeichi Shop, Yumeichi-jyaya Tea House Asuka “Kodaimai Gozen (Wild Rice set menu)” Enjoy a meal of ancient rice and local seasonal vegetables cooked with time and care by local housewives. The Asuka Nabe dinner is available during winter. ■ 154-3 Shimasho, Asuka-mura, Takaichi-gun, Nara Tsuboichi the tea house Open: 11:00–16:00 Sakai Matcha Milk Kintoki (until 17:00 on Saturdays, Sundays & national holidays) Closed: Year-end and New Year’s holiday Delicious teas and sweets are yours to savor in TEL 0744-54-9450 a machiya (traditional townhouse) of Sakai. A favorite is the matcha-flavored shaved ice, Kashihara Somen Morisho which is light and cottony, prepared with a Mutsuki Tiramisu Sakurai blade custom-crafted by a long-established Miwa Somen This tiramisu is offered in a cedar box bearing an swordsmith. This “weightless shaved ice,” impressive pattern of koma-tsunagi (a ring for These noodles can be enjoyed adjacent which melts in the mouth in a flash, is very tying horses, a symbol of Imaicho). Ingredients to the Ninotorii Gate of Omiwa-jinja popular. include homemade candy, matcha mizu-yokan Shrine. The persimmon-leaf sushi ■ 1-1-2 Kukenchohigashi, Sakai-ku, Sakai, (adzuki-bean jelly), and dried persimmon. dinner is also recommended. Osaka Kawachi Wine-kan 535 Miwa, Sakurai, Nara (Limited to 10 each day.) Habikino ■ Sales: 10:30–18:00 / Tearoom 11:00–18:00 Photo spot! Seasonal Shokado-bento + Wine Weekdays: 10:00–16:30 / Saturdays, Closed: Tuesdays (Open on national holidays.) / ■ 1-9-12 Imai-cho, Kashihara, Nara Open: 11:00–18:00 (from November to end of Sundays & national holidays: 9:30–17:00 New Year’s holiday Offering a combination of ingredients from each Matcha Milk Kintoki February 17:00) Closed: Mondays, Tuesdays & Closed: Mondays & Tuesdays TEL 072-227-7809 season along with exquisite wines chosen to TEL (Available April to October) Wednesdays TEL 0744-47-3717 (Irregular schedule) 0744-43-7411 complement the meal ■ 1027 Komagatani, Habikino, Osaka Open: 10:00–18:00 (from 9:00 on Saturdays, Tsumura Butcher Shop Sundays & national holidays) Matsubara Kawachi Duck Closed: Irregular schedule TEL 072-956-0181 For 140 years from the early Meiji period, this store has been raising a Dining Room Hanachawan cross between mallards and Sakai domestic ducks. Fresh, safe and Kofun Curry delicious Kawachi duck meat can This handcrafted curry dish is designed as a also be purchased here. keyhole-shaped mound. The aromas of fruit and * No meals are served. spice are exquisite. Available daily until sold out. ■ 8-10-24 Bessho, Matsubara, ■ 2-265 Mozusekiun-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai, Osaka Osaka Open: 11:00–19:00 Closed: Irregular schedule Open: 9:00–17:00 Closed: Sundays and irregular days Patisserie Ange JTRRD cafe TEL 072-244-8725 TEL 072-334-1111 Yamatotakada Mikuchan Nikkoring Osaka City Beauty Smoothie Mikuchan, the mascot of Yamatotakada, has In addition to offering JTRRD original specialty been collaborating with this cake shop, a coffees, this shop offers tea and healthful Mozu Kofungun Souvenir Shop favorite of local residents for many years. It non-caffeine herbal teas that also enhance Sakai Mozuan offers a variety of baked goods ranging from beauty. It features a menu with visually appealing Gifts plain and matcha to caramel with unique food as well as colorful smoothies prepared with This shop offers a selection of unique souvenirs ingredients, including specialty vegetables of “super foods” that are delicious at the same time. & related to kofun and Sakai, including kofun cushions, Katsuragi Yamatotakada such as kikuna, shirona, and ■ Head office: 1st Fl., Tatsuta Bldg., kofun tote bags, and Mozu-Furu sablé shortbread. Chujodo Shop Chujo spinach, which are blended into their products. 3-4-5 Temma, Kita-ku, Osaka ■ Osamezuka Kofun Square in Daisen Park ■ 2-9 Hongo-cho, Yamatotakada, Nara Open: 12:00–17:00 2-150-4 Mozusekiun-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai, Osaka Chujo mochi rice cake (“wormwood mochi”) is a bite-size treat Souvenirs Open: 8:30–20:00 Closed: Mondays Open: 10:00–17:00 made from palm-sized rice cake. This traditional recipe has been Closed: New Year’s Day, January 2 TEL 06-6882-4835 Closed: Open year-round handed down since olden days in the village of Taima. This delicacy Asuka TEL 0745-52-4227 ■ Utsubohonmachi Branch: TEL 072-350-5899 Roadside Station Asuka is shaped to resemble peony petals. 1-7-13-1 Fl., Utsubohommachi, ■ 55-1 Taima, Katsuragi, Nara Nishi-ku, Osaka Popular souvenirs such as “Asuka Sanpo” confections are available Open: 9:00–18:00 (until sold out) Open: 11:00–18:00 at the General Information Center, “Asukabito-no-Yakata.” Closed: July / Mid-August–August 31 / December 31–early January Closed: Thursdays Photo spot! ■ 6-3 Koshi, Asuka-mura, Takaichi-gun, Nara TEL 0745-48-3211 (Toll-free: 0120-483-203) TEL 06-6444-3365 Asuka General Information Center Asukabito-no-Yakata: 8:30–18:00 (Varies by season.) Asuka Yume Shop, direct retail sales of agricultural products, Confectionery shop Yoshinoya 9:00–17:00 Closed: Year-end and New Year’s holiday TEL 0744-54-3240 Matsubara Strawberry Daifuku These choice products are made with a soft mochi combining an ideal sweetness along with the perfect sourness of carefully selected fresh domestic strawberries enveloped in a special bean paste. Daifuku mochi is made with larger strawberries produced in Matsubara. Quantities are limited, and these are available only when the strawberries are on hand. ■ 3-1-27 Ao, Matsubara, Osaka Open: 9:00–19:00 Closed: Wednesdays Sohonke Tsuriganeya Osaka City TEL 072-335-0046 Bun Temple Bell Roadside Station There’s so The Tsuriganeya shop was established in Katsuragi Katsuragi much more! Kashihara Shitennoji, Osaka, in 1900. The Manju Bun Temple Sanaburiya Sanaburi Mochi Souvenir Shop Bell adopts the motif of the large bell of Shitennoji This shop offers several popular favorites, including karafurun roll Asuka In the old days, when the rice planting was done, it was Temple, renowned as the best in the world. This cakes and mapurun cheese cream & cookies. Asuka Omoidedo common to prepare kinako-mochi (roasted-soybean Osaka specialty is a store original. The flavor of ■ 1257 Ota, Katsuragi, Nara powdered mochi) and offer it up to the gods of the rice this delicacy has remained unchanged since the Agricultural direct retail sales shop: 8:30–19:00 / Offering unique haniwa figurines and Buddha fields in gratitude. The texture of the grain is unique shop was founded. Forest Café: 9:00–18:00 statues made with a 3D printer as well as “a row of four gods” made with tatami material. because it is made from whole wheat with a granular ■ 1-5-2 Daido, Tennoji-ku, Osaka Restaurant: 11:00–18:00 feel that has long been popular in Yamato. Weekdays: 8:00–18:00 / Sundays and national This facility provides travel information and offers a multipurpose ■ 1218 Oka, Asuka-mura, Takaichi-gun, Nara Open: 10:00–18:00 ■ 243 Nawate-cho, Kashihara, Nara holidays: 8:00–17:00 square, washrooms, and 24-hour parking. Open: 9:00–17:00 Closed: Tuesdays Closed: Irregular schedule Closed: Open year-round (Not applicable to some stores in the facility) Closed: Tuesdays (Open on national holidays.) TEL 090-1482-3330 TEL 0744-22-2243 TEL 06-6771-0044 TEL 0745-48-1147 9 10 Tourism Associations & Tourist Information Centers Tourism Associations and Tourist Information Centers have been established in the various municipalities. We invite you take advantage of them to obtain more detailed local information. Osaka City Habikino City Kashihara City Tourist Information OSAKA Habikino City Tourism Association Kashihara City Tourism Exchange Center, ■ Central Concourse, JR Osaka Station 1st Fl., ■ Habikino City Hall Tourist Section Tourist Information Office 3-1-1 , Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0001 4-1-1 Konda, Habikino, Osaka 583-8585 ■ 1st Fl., Kashihara City Tourism Exchange Center Open: 7:00–23:00 Closed: Open throughout the year Open: 9:00–17:30 Closed: Saturdays, Sundays and 1-6-8 Naizencho, Kashihara, Nara 634-0804 national holidays / year-end and New Year’s holiday Open: 9:00–19:00 Closed: Open year-round Information Center NAMBA TEL 072-947-3725 TEL 0744-47-2270 ■ Nankai Terminal Bldg. 1st Fl., 5-1-60 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-0076 Habikino tourist information office Kashihara City Tourism Association Open: 9:00–20:00 (Dec 31–Jan 3: 10:00–18:00) ■ 1-1-19 Furuichi, Habikino, Osaka 583-0852 ■ 2nd Fl., Kashihara City Tourism Exchange Center Closed: Open throughout the year Open: Weekdays: 9:30–17:00 1-6-8 Naizencho, Kashihara, Nara 634-0804 Saturdays, Sundays & national holidays: 9:00–17:00 Open: 9:00–19:00 Closed: Open year-round Sakai City Closed: Thursdays, year-end and New Year’s holiday TEL 0744-20-1123 Kashihara Tourist Information Center Jingumae Sakai Tourism & Convention Bureau Taishi Town ■ 1st Fl., Shoko Keizai Kaikan ■ 1-1-35 Kaino-cho Nishi, Sakai-ku, Sakai, Osaka 590-0950 652-2 Kumecho, Kashihara, Nara 634-0063 Open: 9:00–17:30 Taishi-cho Tourism and Open: 9:00–19:00 Closed: Open year-round Closed: Saturdays, Sundays & national holidays Community Development Association TEL 0744-27-2070 TEL 072-233-5258 ■ 88 Yamada, Taishi-cho, Minamikawachi-gun, Osaka 583-0992 Open: 9:00–17:15 Closed: Mondays, Tuesdays & year-end Sakai Station Tourist Information Center and New Year’s holiday TEL 0721-21-1600 Sakurai City ■ 3-22-1 Ebisima-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai, Osaka 590-0985 Sakurai City Tourism Association Open: Sakai Station Building, 1st Fl.: 9:00–18:00 Katsuragi City Beside West Exit ticket gate: 10:00–19:00 ■ 2nd Fl., Sakurai Shoko Kaikan Closed: Year-end and New Year’s holiday Katsuragi City Tourism Association and 260-2 Kawai, Sakurai, Nara 633-0063 Open: 8:30–17:15 Closed: Saturdays, Sundays and TEL 072-232-0331 Tourist Information Center national holidays / year-end and New Year’s holiday ■ Premises of the Sumo Museum of Katsuragi City KEHAYA-ZA Sakaihigashi Tourist Information Center 83-1 Taima, Katsuragi, Nara 639-0276 TEL 0744-42-7530 ■ 39-1 Mikunigaoka-miyukidori, Sakai-ku, Sakai, Osaka 590-0028 Open: 10:00–17:00 Closed: Tuesdays & Wednesdays Sakurai Tourism Information Office Open: 9:00–19:00 Closed: Year-end and New Year’s holiday (Open if Tuesday or Wednesday is a national holiday.) ■ Kintetsu Sakurai Station premises TEL 072-238-7174 TEL 0745-48-4611 190-2 Sakurai, Sakurai City, Nara 633-0091 Daisen Park Tourist Information Center Information Center, Roadside Station Katsuragi Open: Jan/Feb/Mar/July/Aug/Dec: 8:30–17:15 Apr/May/June/Sept/Oct/Nov: 8:15–17:00 Closed: Year-end ■ 2-160 Mozusekiun-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai, Osaka 590-0802 ★ On Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays, volunteer Open: 9:00–17:00 Closed: Year-end and New Year’s holiday guides are available in the information center inside and New Year’s holiday TEL 0744-44-2377 TEL 072-245-6207 Roadside Station Katsuragi. Hase Tourism Center ■ 1257 Ota, Katsuragi, Nara 639-2153 ■ 1593-2 Hase, Sakurai, Nara 633-0112 Matsubara City Open: 9:00–17:00 Closed: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Matsubara City Tourism Association Yamatotakada City year-end and New Year’s holiday TEL 0744-44-3331 ■ 1-1-1 Ao, Matsubara, Osaka 580-0043 Yamatotakada City Open: 9:00–17:30 Closed: Saturdays, Sundays and ■ 100-1 Onaka, Yamatotakada, Nara 635-8511 Asuka Village national holidays / year-end and New Year’s holiday Open: 8:30–17:15 Asuka Sightseeing Association TEL 072-330-8201 Closed: Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays / ■ 6-3 Koshi, Asuka-mura, Takaichi-gun, Nara 634-0138 year-end and New Year’s holiday Open: 8:30–18:00 (Varies by season) TEL 0745-22-1101 Closed: Year-end and New Year’s holiday TEL 0744-54-3240

Information on Volunteer Guides Volunteer guides are available in each city. If you need a guide, please contact them directly as indicated.

Osaka City NPO Osaka Volunteer Guide Council Katsuragi City Tourism Volunteer Guide Association, Katsuragi City ■ Premises of Osaka-jo Castle Park Center, 3-11 Osaka-jo, Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-0002 ■ Premises of the Sumo Museum of Katsuragi City KEHAYA-ZA, 83-1 Taima, Katsuragi, Open: 10:00–15:30 Note: No response is available outside these hours. Nara 639-0276 TEL 090-3059‐6923 / 090-3493-9269 Open: 10:00–17:00 Booking deadline: 10 days in advance Closed: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & year-end and New Year’s holiday TEL 0745-48-4611

Sakai City NPO Sakai Tourist Volunteers Association Yamatotakada City Yamatotakada Cultural Property Volunteer Guide Association ■ 4th Fl., Kawaramachi Ueno Bldg., 2-3-29 Nakakawara-machi, Sakai-ku, Sakai, ■ Premises of Lifelong Learning Section, Yamatotakada City Board of Education Osaka 590-0077 1-15 Nishimachi, Yamatotakada, Nara 635-0096 Open: 10:00–16:30 Reservation deadline: About two weeks in advance. Open: 8:30–17:15 Booking deadline: one week in advance Closed: Saturdays, TEL 072-233-0531 Sundays and national holidays / year-end and New Year’s holiday TEL 0745-53-6264

Matsubara City Matsubara Town Guides Kashihara City Volunteer Guides, Kashihara City Tourism Association ■ Matsubara City Tourism Association, 6th Fl., Matsubara City Hall, 1-1-1 Ao, Matsubara, ■ Premises of Kashihara City Tourism Association, 2nd Fl., Kashihara City Tourism Osaka 580-0043 Exchange Center, 1-6-8 Naizencho, Kashihara, Nara 634-0804 Open: 9:00–17:30 Closed: Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays / year-end and Open: 8:30–19:00 Booking deadline: one week in advance New Year’s holiday TEL 072-330-8201 Closed: Open year-round TEL 0744-20-1123

Habikino City Habikino (matiarukigaidonokai) Walking Guide Sakurai City Tourism Volunteer Guide Association, Sakurai City ■ Premises of Tourism Association, 4-1-1 Konda, Habikino, Osaka 583-8585 ■ Premises of Sakurai Tourism Urban Planning Section, 432-1 Odono, Sakurai, Open: (Weekdays 9:00–17:30) Habikino City Tourism Association, premises of Tourism Nara 633-0062 Section, Habikino City Hall (Saturdays, Sundays & national holidays: 9:00–17:00) Open: 8:30–17:15 Booking deadline: one week in advance Closed: Saturdays, Tourist Information Center, Furuichi Station Higashi Hiroba TEL 072-958-1111 Sundays and national holidays / year-end and New Year’s holiday TEL 0744-42-9111

Taishi Town Association of Taishi Guides Asuka Village Volunteer Guides, Asuka Sightseeing Association ■ 88 Yamada, Taishi-cho, Minamikawachi-gun, Osaka 583-0992 ■ 6-3 Koshi, Asuka-mura, Takaichi-gun, Nara 634-0138 Open: 9:00–17:15 Closed: Mondays, Tuesdays & year-end and New Year’s holiday Open: 8:30–17:00 Booking deadline: 10 days in advance TEL 0721-21-1600 Closed: Year-end and New Year’s holiday TEL 0744-54-3240

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Access Map for Takenouchi Kaido / Yokooji JR Takarazuka Line () ➡

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Japan Heritage Promotion Project The Towns that Emerged along Ancient Roads Route (Takenouchi Kaido / Yokooji) For more information

Osaka Prefecture Nara Prefecture

Osaka City Planning Division, Construction Bureau Katsuragi City Department of Commerce and Industry, Tourism Tel: 06-6615-6425 Division Tel: 0745-44-5111 Sakai City Civil Engineering Management Division, Civil Engineering Department, Construction Bureau Yamatotakada City Industry Promotion Section, Civil Affairs Department Tel: 072-228-7416 Tel: 0745-22-1101 Tourism Division, Civic Life Department Matsubara City Tourism Planning Section Tel: 072-334-1550 Kashihara City Tel: 0744-22-4001 Policy Promotion Division, The Mayor’s Public Habikino City Office Sakurai City Tourism & Development Division Tel: 072-958-1111 Tel: 0744-42-9111 Industrial Promotion Section Taishi Town Tourism Section, Urban Planning Department Asuka Village Tel: 0721-98-5521 Tel: 0744-54-2001

Publication Contact Takenouchi Kaido / Yokooji: Japan’s Oldest National Highway From Naniwa to Plan Group, Road Improvement Division, Traffic and Road Office, Asuka Revitalization Executive Committee Department of Urban and Public Works, Osaka Prefecture Tel: 06-6941-0351 (Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Sakai City, Matsubara City, Habikino City, Taishi Town, Nara Prefecture, Katsuragi City, Yamatotakada City, Kashihara City, Sakurai City, Asuka Village) Tourism Capacity Improvement Division, Tourism Bureau, Regional Promotion Bureau, Nara Prefecture http://www.saikonokandou.com Tel: 0742-27-8974 * The information in this guide is effective as of December 2018 and is subject to change. * Before heading out, we suggest you contact your destination to confirm admission fees, product availability, and other details.