🇯🇵Japan, Nara, Higashiyoshino
Tracing the last capture site of Japanese wolves and the pristine waters of Takami River
Ogawa, Higashiyoshino, Yoshino District, Nara 633-2421, Japan
Bronze statue at the site where Japan's last wolf was captured
A bronze statue standing at the location in Higashiyoshino Village where Japan's last Japanese wolf was captured in 1905.
Omura, Higashiyoshino, Yoshino District, Nara 633-2431, Japan
A historic site where Emperor Jinmu prayed for victory at the Niù River headwaters
This is a historic place where Emperor Jinmu is said to have prayed for victory at the headwaters of the Niù River.
Mount Takami, Hirano, Higashiyoshino, Yoshino District, Nara 633-2303, Japan
Yamato's scenic peak adorned with rime ice. The Matterhorn of Kansai
At 1,248 meters above sea level, Takamiyama is known as the signature peak of Higashiyoshino Village in Nara Prefecture.
During winter, rime ice forms near the summit, creating a stunning landscape where trees are blanketed in white. Its elegant triangular silhouette has earned it the nickname "Kansai's Matterhorn," making it beloved among climbers.
298-1 Sugitani, Higashiyoshino, Yoshino District, Nara 633-2304, Japan
A spectacular sight of 1,000 weeping cherry blossoms
You can witness the stunning sight of 1,000 weeping cherry blossoms blanketing the rolling hills. During peak bloom season, the landscape transforms into a soft pink-hued space, making it a beloved spring tradition that draws crowds of visitors every year.