Kawai

Kawai is a locality in Tenkawa, Yoshino district, Nara and has about 1,180 residents. Kawai is situated near the quarter Sawatani, as well as near Okigane.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Ryūsen-ji Temple and Tenka Daibenzaiten Shrine.

Buddhist temple

Ryūsen-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple, which is situated 3 km northeast of Kawai.

Shinto shrine

Tenka Daibenzaiten Shrine is a Shinto shrine, which is situated 3 km southwest of Kawai.

Nearby places include Kurotaki.

Village

Kurotaki is a village located in Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. Kurotaki is situated 7 km north of Kawai.

Latitude

34.24681° or 34° 14′ 49″ north

Longitude

135.85864° or 135° 51′ 31″ east

Population

1,180

Elevation

726 metres (2,382 feet)

Open location code

8Q6Q6VW5+PF

GeoNames ID

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Places to explore: Sawatani and Okigane.

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