Mt. Matsuo

Mt. Matsuo is a peak in , , and has an elevation of 304 metres. Mt. Matsuo is situated nearby to the neighborhood , as well as near .
  • Type: Peak with an elevation of 304 metres
  • Description: mountain in Yamatokōriyama and Ikaruga, Nara prefecture, Japan
  • Also known as: “Matsuo San” and “Mount Matsuo”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Matsuo Temple and Horinji Temple.

Buddhist temple
Photo: 663highland, CC BY 2.5.
is a Buddhist temple.

Buddhist temple
Photo: OhMyDeer, CC BY-SA 2.1 jp.
Hōrin-ji, or Mii-dera, is a Buddhist temple located in the Mii neighborhood of the town of , , . It belongs to the Shōtoku-shū sect and its honzon is a statue of Yakushi Nyorai.

Hospital
Photo: 近大奈良庶務, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Heguri and Ikaruga.

Town
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is a town located in , , . As of 1 December 2024, the town had an estimated population of 18,161 in 8227 households, and a population density of 760 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 23.90 km2.

Town
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is a town in , Japan. As of 31 December 2024, the town had an estimated population of 28,036 in 12,292 households, and a population density of 2000 persons per km2.

Town
Photo: 663highland, CC BY 2.5.
is a town located in , , Japan. As of 1 December 2024, the town had an estimated population of 6,962 in 3584 households, and a population density of 1600 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 4.31 km2.

Mt. Matsuo

Latitude
34.63644° or 34° 38′ 11″ north
Longitude
135.72697° or 135° 43′ 37″ east
Elevation
304 metres (997 feet)
Open location code
8Q6QJPPG+HQ
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2354462099
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­peak
Geo­Names ID
9633178
Wiki­data ID
Q11529616
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Satellite Map

Discover Mt. Matsuo from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Spanish—“Mt. Matsuo” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Matsuo San”
  • Dutch: “Matsuo San”
  • French: “Mont Matsuo”
  • Japanese: “まつおさん”
  • Japanese: “松尾山　”
  • Japanese: “松尾山”
  • Ladin: “Mont Matsuo”
  • Russian: “Мацуо (гора, Нара, Япония)”
  • Russian: “Мацуо Сан”
  • Spanish: “Monte Matsuo (Nara)”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Horyuji and Shiraishibata.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include 私立奈良学園中学校・高等学校 and Hōryūji Country Club.

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