Oomiwa Shrine
The photograph below is Oomiwa Shrine.
This shrine is the oldest one in Japan.
Mt.Miwa itself is a god, and often
appears in ancient texts.
Yamanobe-no-michi
This path is also the oldest one in Japan.The path runs for 15 kilometers from Kanaya,
Sakurai city to Isonokami Shrine in Tenri city.
Hasedera-temple
This temple is famous for its peony,which blooms in the temple. This peony is in full bloom in 'Golden Week' May every year.
"Yamatosanzan"
This phrase means 'Three mountains of Yamato' ; which are Mt.Unebi, Mt.Kagu, Mt.Miminashi.
These three mountains often appear in old Japanese poems, and invite you to the romance of old times.
"Ishibutaikofun"
You can read about this tomb in textbooks of Japanese history.
They say that this tomb might be that of Soganoumako.This is a tourist spot of Asuka.
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