Katsuragi, Nara

City in Kansai, Japan

Katsuragi Flag Emblem
Location of Katsuragi in Nara Prefecture

Symbols

Bird	Japanese bush warbler
Flower	Peony and chrysanthemum
Tree	Quercus gilva and camphor laurel

Katsuragi (葛󠄀城市, Katsuragi-shi) is a city located in Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of August 1, 2019, the city has an estimated population of 37,352, and 14,775 households.^[1] The population density is 1,107 persons per km², and the total area is 33.73 km².^{[citation needed]}

The modern city of Katsuragi was established on October 1, 2004, from the merger of the towns of Shinjō and Taima (both from Kitakatsuragi District).

Katsuragi has a deep history being located in the ancient capital of Japan, Nara. Katsuragi has many temples, shrines and tombs, many which contain important national treasures and important cultural properties.

Katsuragi has a rich natural environment. To the west lies the Kongo ranges which includes the mountains of Mt. Nijo, Mt. Iwahashi and Mt. Katsuragi.

The east side of Katsuragi City includes the commercial and residential areas with National Route 24, railway stations and the Katsuragi River.

The climate is generally mild and is classified as an inland climate. The temperature change during the day can be wide. It is hot in summer and cold in winter with a little bit of snow.

Landmarks

Buddhist temples

Taimadera
Sekko-ji

Shrines

Fuefuki Shrine
Nagao Shrine
Kakinomoto Shrine

Tomb

Tomb of Prince Otsu
Imperial mausoleum of Empress Iitoyo

Mountains

Mt Katsuragi
Mt Nijo
Mt Iwahashiyama
Mt Kongo

Other

Sumo Pavillion
Takenouchi route
Sanroku Park
Katsuragi city history museum

Notable people

Katsuragi city has a rich history and is known for being connected to famous princes, princesses and poets. Some of their tombs can still be visited in Katsuragi City today.