We introduce contents (50 plans in total, including activities and experiences) and sightseeing materials that can be enjoyed in nine city and towns in north-west Nara Prefecture (Yamatokoriyama City, Heguri Town, Sango Town, Ikaruga Town, Ando Town, Kanmaki Town, Oji Town, Koryo Town and Kawai Town), located 20 minutes from Nara City, 30 minutes from Osaka City, 60 minutes from Kyoto City and 70 minutes from Kansai International Airport.
There is also a wide range of inbound experience content, so travel agents planning optional tours for the Osaka/Kansai Expo are very welcome to stop by.

New area information on the "Historic Site Koriyama Castle Ruins", which is one of the National Historic Sites, Continuing 100 Great Castles of Japan and 100 Best Cherry Blossom Sites in Japan; Infrastructure tourism at the Japanese Heritage Site "Tatsuta Kodo, Kame no Se"; lodging and ascetic practices at Shigisan Chogosonshi-ji Temple, which founded Shigisan Shingon sect independent from Koyasan Shingon sect; Westnara Premium Shaved Ice, "The World Heritage Site Horyu-ji Temple, Hoki-ji Temple, Chugu-ji Temple and Horin-ji Temple 4-Temple Tickets", solving puzzles of the history of shrines and temples (Horyu-ji Temple and Shigisan Chogosonshi-ji Temple) and castles and castle towns (historical site Koriyama Castle Ruins) and Umami Hillside Park where seasonal flowers can be enjoyed year-round.
The area between Osaka and Nara City is a hotspot for both domestic and international tourists.

Co-exhibitor of Ikaruga Chamber of Commerce and Ikaruga

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