Asago
Asago is a quarter in Sakurai, Nara. Asago is situated nearby to the quarter Uenomiya, as well as near Shimo.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Kusabaka Kofun and Tomi Shrine.
Kusabaka Kofun
Archaeological site
Photo: Saigen Jiro, CC0.
Kusabaka Kofun is a Kofun period burial mound, located in the Tani neighborhood of the city of Sakurai, Nara in the Kansai region of Japan. The tumulus was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1974. It is also called the "Kusahaka Kofun".
Tanikubi Kofun
Archaeological site
Photo: Saigen Jiro, CC0.
Tanikubi Kofun is an archaeological site.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Sakurai and Asuka.
Sakurai
Photo: coniferconifer, CC BY 2.5.
Sakurai is a city located in Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2024, the city had an estimated population of 54,384 in 25678 households, and a population density of 550 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 98.91 km2.
Asuka
Village
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Asuka is a village located in Takaichi District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of April 1, 2017, the village has an estimated population of 5,681, with 2,170 households, and a population density of 240 inhabitants per square mile. Asuka is situated 4½ km southwest of Asago.
Asuka
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Asuka refers to the south-eastern part of Nara Basin, which mostly overlaps with contemporary Asuka Village, in Nara Prefecture.
Asago
Latitude
34.49932° or 34° 29′ 58″ northLongitude
135.85502° or 135° 51′ 18″ eastElevation
111 metres (364 feet)Open location code
8Q6QFVX4+P2OpenStreetMap ID
node 8751525436OpenStreetMap feature
place=quarterGeoNames ID
9632343
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In Other Languages
“Asago” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “あさご”
- Japanese: “浅古”
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Sakurai Shimo Summary Post Office and 天満神社.
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