Sakurai

Sakurai City (桜井) in Nara Prefecture is located in the eastern part of the Nara Basin. The city has prospered as the “center of Yamato” since ancient times, and numerous ancient burial mounds, temples, shrines, and historical buildings remain. Sake brewing and tea cultivation are also flourishing, and the city is one of Nara’s representative tourist destinations.

Sakurai City is home to many temples and shrines that have been worshipped since ancient times, including Ogami Shrine, one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan, Hase Temple, Abe Monju-in Temple, and Tanzan Shrine.

Sakurai City is blessed with abundant nature. Cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in fall are beautiful, and outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling can be enjoyed. Mount Miwa and Mount Amanokaguyama are located in the city, and mountain climbing is popular.

Getting there

From Kyoto Station to Sakurai Station:

Train

Kyoto Station ↓ Kintetsu Limited Express ↓ 47 minutes (4 stops) Yamato-Yagi Station ↓ Kintetsu-Osaka Line ↓ 6 minutes (3 stops) Sakurai Station (Cost 2,060 yen)

Attractions in Sakurai

Yamanobe no Michi Trail The Yamanobe no Michi Trail (山の辺の道), also known as the Yamanobe Road, is an ancient trail located in Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is considered one of the...

Hasedera Temple Hase-dera Temple (長谷寺), located in Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture, Japan, is a Buddhist temple belonging to the Shingon sect Buzan school. The temple is th...

Muroji Temple Muroji Temple (室生寺) is a Buddhist temple located in Uda City in Nara Prefecture, Japan. The temple is the head temple of the Shingon sect Buzan school and...

Tanzan Shrine Tanzan Shrine (談山神社) is a Shinto shrine located in Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The shrine is dedicated to Fujiwara no Kamatari, a prominent sta...

Links and Resources

Sakurai City Tourism Association

https://sakurai-kankou.jimdoweb.com/