Yamaguchi

Yamaguchi is a quarter in Yoshino, Nara. Yamaguchi is situated nearby to the quarter Hirao, as well as near Nishitani.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Yoshinoyamaguchi & Takahoko Shrine and Mt. Ryumongadake.

Yoshinoyamaguchi & Takahoko Shrine

Shinto shrine

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Yoshinoyamaguchi & Takahoko Shrine is a Shinto shrine.

Mt. Ryumongadake

Peak

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Mt. Ryumongadake is a peak, which is situated 3 km north of Yamaguchi.

Tsuburo Dam

Dam

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Tsuburo Dam is a concrete gravity dam located in Nara prefecture in Japan. The dam is used for agriculture and water supply. The catchment area of the dam is 38.8 km2.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Higashiyoshino and Oyodo.

Higashiyoshino is a village located in Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2025, the village had an estimated population of 1,322 and a population density of 10 persons per km2. Higashiyoshino is situated 7 km east of Yamaguchi.

Oyodo

Town

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Ōyodo is a town located in Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 October 2024, the town had an estimated population of 15,856 in 7364 households, and a population density of 420 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 38.10 km2. Oyodo is situated 9 km west of Yamaguchi.