Facts

• Mountains in Kansai
  
  (Japanese)

  From this list you can find descriptions of some popular mountains of this region.

• Nara - the Ancient Capitol of Japan.
  

  Most visitors to Nara come here as a day-trip and,while here visit Nara Park and all it's attractions, before returning to their base. Nara has a lot more to offer from the Park.

• Nara to Enjo-ji Temple.
  

  This is the shortened trip, from the "Nara to Kasagi" trip covered earlier.Please bare-in-mind the last bas from Enjo-ji Temple is about 2pm.

• Nara to Kasagi, via Yagyu.
  

  This is a great way to experience some great Japanese country scenery with some historical aspects thrown in. It can also be done as a short trip - Nara to Enjo-ji Temple and return - which I shall include as well.

• The Shrines and Temples of Yamato - Nara.
  

  The home of Buddhism in Japan.

• Yamatokoriyama and Yamatokoizumi Castles.
  

  Yamatokoriyama Castle is very beautiful especially in Spring with the Sakura in bloom.

Reports

• Return to Kontai-ji Temple.
  

  This is a secret place.Why? Well look at the link at you will see for yourself.It is my favorite destination.

• River Cycling - Yawata Loop.
  

  This was a great days cycling along the river stop-banks.

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