Shiraga
Shiraga is a quarter in Sakurai, Nara. Shiraga is situated nearby to the quarter Hase, as well as near Izumo.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. The temple is located in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The Main Hall is a National Treasure of Japan.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Hase and Uda.
Uda
Uda is a city located in northeastern Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2024, the city had an estimated population of 26,814 in 12647 households, and a population density of 110 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 247.50 km2.
Tawaramoto
Town
Shiraga
Latitude
34.53762° or 34° 32′ 15″ north
Longitude
135.89547° or 135° 53′ 44″ east
Elevation
251 metres (823 feet)
Open location code
8Q6QGVQW+25
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
place=quarter
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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Highlights include Hikitano Shrine and Main Hall.
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