Shiraga
Shiraga is a quarter in Sakurai, Nara. Shiraga is situated near the quarter Hase, as well as near Izumo.- Quarter
- …lies at an elevation of around 250 metres (820 feet)
- …is also known as “大字白河”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Hase Temple and Mt. Makimuku.
Hase Temple
Buddhist temple
Hase-dera is the main temple of the Buzan sect of Shingon Buddhism.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Hase and Uda.
Tawaramoto
Town
Tawaramoto is a town located in Shiki District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. Tawaramoto is situated 9 km west of Shiraga.
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Latitude
34.53762° or 34° 32′ 15″ north
Longitude
135.89547° or 135° 53′ 44″ east
Open location code
8Q6QGVQW+25
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
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GeoNames ID
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In Other Languages
“Shiraga” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “しらが”
- Japanese: “白河”
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Hikitano Shrine and Main Hall.
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