Destinations – Rural Nara

Explore Rural Nara

Discover tranquil and authentic destinations in rural Nara,
where history, nature, and everyday life quietly continue.

Rice fields and rural landscape in Asuka, the birthplace of ancient Japan, surrounded by gentle mountains in Nara.

Asuka

The birthplace of ancient Japan

Stone walls of Takatori Castle ruins surrounded by forest, reflecting the quiet atmosphere of a historic mountain castle town.

Takatori

A hidden mountain castle town

Cherry blossom trees covering the slopes of Mount Yoshino, one of Japan’s most famous sakura viewing spots

Yoshino

sacred mountain landscape

Asuka – The Birthplace of Ancient Japan

The ancient heart of Japan, where history, nature,
and rural life quietly come together.

Takatori – A Mountain Castle Town in Rural Nara

Takatori is a quiet mountain town known for the ruins of Takatori Castle,
once one of Japan’s greatest mountaintop fortresses.
Explore a place where feudal history and rural life quietly intersect.

Yoshino – Sacred Mountains and Timeless Traditions

Yoshino is a sacred mountain area famous for cherry blossoms,
ancient temples, and deep spiritual traditions.
Discover one of Japan’s most revered cultural landscapes.