scenic viewpoint
Mount Yoshino
Japan's most famous cherry blossom viewing spot with over 30,000 trees covering an entire mountainside in waves of pink each spring.
35 km · about 40 min drive
Nara, Japan · Asia
Shikitsu sits on the route: 15 minutes from Imai, 35km from Mount Yoshino.
Shikitsu is a town located in Nara, Japan. With a population of 1,479, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Shikitsu sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Shikitsu to your route.
Mitsue (御杖村, Mitsue-mura) is a village located in Uda District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2024, the village had an estimated population of 1393 in 782 households, and a population density of 18 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 79.58 km2 (30.73 sq mi).
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Shikitsu is located in Nara, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 34.5124 latitude, 136.2029 longitude.
Shikitsu has a population of approximately 1,479 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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scenic viewpoint
Japan's most famous cherry blossom viewing spot with over 30,000 trees covering an entire mountainside in waves of pink each spring.
35 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
A vast public park home to over a thousand free-roaming sacred deer that bow for crackers from delighted visitors.
38 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Home to the world's largest bronze Buddha statue, housed within one of the largest wooden buildings ever constructed.
39 km · about 45 min drive
racetrack
The world's only figure-8 Grand Prix track, home of the Japanese GP and the fearsome 130R corner, with an amusement park and giant Ferris wheel right at its gates.
48 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Japan's most sacred Shinto shrine, ceremonially rebuilt every 20 years for over a millennium, set in ancient cedar forests.
48 km · about 55 min drive
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