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The restored turret of Kōriyama Castle

Nara Prefecture (奈良県, Nara-ken) is a prefecture of Japan in the Kansai region on the island of Honshu. The capital city is Nara.

History

The area of Yamato Province was reorganized as Nara Prefecture during the Meiji period.

Geography

Nara is bordered to the west by Wakayama Prefecture and Osaka Prefecture. Its border on the north meets Kyoto Prefecture. Mie Prefecture is on the east.

Cities

Towns and villages

Towns and villages in each district:

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Hōryū-ji at cherry blossom, Ikaruga Town
  • Shiki District
    • Kawanishi
    • Miyake
    • Tawaramoto
  • Takaichi District
    • Asuka
    • Takatori
  • Uda District
    • Mitsue
    • Soni
  • Yamabe District
    • Yamazoe
  • Yoshino District
    • Higashiyoshino
    • Kamikitayama
    • Kawakami
    • Kurotaki
    • Nosegawa
    • Ōyodo
    • Shimoichi
    • Shimokitayama
    • Tenkawa
    • Totsukawa
    • Yoshino

National Parks

National Parks are established in about 17% of the total land area of the prefecture.

Shrines and Temples

Ōmiwa jinja is the chief Shinto shrine (ichinomiya) in the prefecture.

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Images for kids

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    Tanzan Shrine in autumn

  • Nara brush

    A huge Nara calligraphy brush

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    Statue at Tōdai-ji

  • Konoike-ath01

    Konoike Athletic Stadium.

  • World Heritage Sites Nara

    World Heritage Sites in Nara

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Prefectura de Nara para niños

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