Hirao

Hirao is a quarter in Koryo, Kitakatsuragi-gun, Nara. Hirao is situated nearby to the quarter Hikiso, as well as near Otsuka.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Bakuya Kofun and Sanuki Shrine.

Bakuya Kofun

Archaeological site

Bakuya Kofun is a burial mound, located in the Umamikita neighborhood of the town of Kōryō, Nara Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan. The tumulus was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1983.

Sanuki Shrine

Shinto shrine

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Sanuki Shrine is a Shinto shrine.

Goidō Station

Railway stop

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Goidō Station is a passenger railway station located in the city of Kashiba, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company, Kintetsu Railway. It is the central station in the eastern area of the city.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kanmaki and Kawai.

Kanmaki

Town

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Kanmaki is a town located in Kitakatsuragi District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 September 2024, the town had an estimated population of 21,147 in 10075 households, and a population density of 3400 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 6.14 km2. Kanmaki is situated 3 km northwest of Hirao.

Kawai

Town

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Kawai is a town located in Kitakatsuragi District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 September 2024, the town had an estimated population of 16,636 in 7968 households, and a population density of 2000 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 8.23 km2. Kawai is situated 4 km north of Hirao.