Yamatokōriyama-shi

Yamatokōriyama-shi is in , . Yamatokōriyama-shi is situated nearby to the neighborhood , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Yakushiji Temple and Ruins of the Koriyama Castle.

Buddhist temple
Yakushi-ji is one of the most famous imperial and ancient Buddhist in , and was once one of the Seven Great Temples of Nanto, located in Nara.

Castle
Photo: Fg2, Public domain.
Kōriyama Castle is a flatlands-style Japanese castle located in the city of Yamatokōriyama, , . Its ruins have been protected as a National Historic Site since 2023. It is No.194 on the list "Continued 100 Fine Castles of Japan".

Railway station
is a passenger railway station located in the city of , , Japan. It is operated by West Japan Railway Company and is administrated by .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Nara and Ando.

Photo: Henry, CC BY 2.0.
is an ancient capital city in Prefecture, region of . Overshadowed by its more famous neighbor , is omitted from many a time-pressed tourist's itinerary.

Town
is a town located in , , Japan. As of 1 December 2024, the town had an estimated population of 6,962 in 3584 households, and a population density of 1600 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 4.31 km2. is situated 5 km southwest of Yamatokōriyama-shi.

Town
is a town located in , , . As of 1 December 2024, the town had an estimated population of 7,985 in 3594 households, and a population density of 1300 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 5.93 km2. is situated 7 km south of Yamatokōriyama-shi.

Yamatokōriyama-shi

Latitude
34.6492° or 34° 38′ 57″ north
Longitude
135.7828° or 135° 46′ 58″ east
Population
89,400
Elevation
54 metres (177 feet)
United Nations Location Code
JP WYA
Open location code
8Q6QJQXM+M4
Geo­Names ID
1848602
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In Other Languages

“Yamatokōriyama-shi” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: 大和郡山
  • Japanese: 大和郡山市

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Yamatokōriyama and Kita-Koriyamacho.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Kintetsu-Kōriyama Station and Kujō-eki.

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