Katsuragi, Nara Prefecture, Kansai Region, Japan

🇯🇵 Katsuragi (Katsuragi-shi) is a city located in Nara Prefecture, Japan. The population density 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.

Buddhist temples • Taimadera • Sekko-ji.

Shrines • Fuefuki Shrine • Nagao Shrine • Kakinomoto Shrine.

Tombs • Tomb of Prince Otsu • Imperial mausoleum of Empress Iitoyo.

Mountains • Mt Katsuragi • Mt Nijo • Mt Iwahashiyama • Mt Kongo.

Other • Sumo Pavillion • Takenouchi route • Sanroku Park • Katsuragi city history museum.

Neighboring municipalities • Nara Prefecture ◦ Yamatotakada ◦ Gose ◦ Kashiba • Osaka Prefecture ◦ Taishi ◦ Kanan ◦ Chihayaakasaka.

Transport: Rail • Kintetsu Railway ◦ Minami Osaka Line: Nijō-jinjaguchi Station - Taimadera Station - Iwaki Station - Shakudo Station ◦ Gose Line: Shakudo Station - Kintetsu Shinjo Station - Oshimi Station • West Japan Railway Company ◦ Wakayama Line: Yamato-Shinjo Station

Transport: Road • Expressways ◦ Minami-Hanna Road • Japan National Route 24 • Japan National Route 165 • Japan National Route 166 • Japan National Route 168.