Katsuragi, Nara

Katsuragi (葛かずら󠄀城市じょうし, 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. The population density is 1,107 persons per km², and the total area is 33.73 km².

Katsuragi 葛かずら󠄀城市じょうし
City
Taima-dera
Flag Emblem
Location of Katsuragi in Nara Prefecture
Katsuragi Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°29′N 135°44′E
Country	Japan
Region	Kansai
Prefecture	Nara Prefecture
Government
• Mayor	Kazuhiko Ako
Area
• Total	33.73 km2 (13.02 sq mi)
Population  (August 1, 2019)
• Total	37,352
• Density	1,107/km2 (2,870/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address	166 Kakinomoto, Katsuragi-shi, Nara-ken 639-2195
Website	www.city.katsuragi.nara.jp
Symbols
Bird	Japanese bush warbler
Flower	Peony and chrysanthemum
Tree	Quercus gilva and camphor laurel

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

• Sekko-ji
• Taimadera

Shrines

• Fuefuki Shrine
• Kakinomoto Shrine
• Nagao Shrine

Tomb

• Imperial mausoleum of Empress Iitoyo
• Tomb of Prince Otsu

Mountains

• Mt Iwahashiyama
• Mt Katsuragi
• Mt Kongo
• Mt Nijo

Other

• Katsuragi city history museum
• Sanroku Park
• Sumo Pavilion
• Takenouchi route

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.

• Empress Iitoyo (Iitoyo Tenno)
• Kakinomotono Hitomaro
• Maekawa Samio
• Princess Chujyo (Chujyohime)
• Princess Oku (Okunohimemiko) and Prince Otsu (Otsunomiko)
• Shiba Ryotaro
• Fuchida Mitsuo

Mount Katsuragi

Kehayaza Sumo Museum

Neighboring municipalities

• Nara Prefecture
  • Gose
  • Kashiba
  • Yamatotakada
• Osaka Prefecture
  • Chihayaakasaka
  • Kanan
  • Taishi

Education

Junior high schools

• Hakuhou Junior High School
• Shinjo Junior High School

Elementary schools

• Iwaki Elementary School
• Oshimi Elementary School
• Shinjo Elementary School
• Shinjokita Elementary School
• Taima Elementary School

Transportation

Rail

• Kintetsu Railway
  • Gose Line: Shakudo Station - Kintetsu Shinjo Station - Oshimi Station
  • Minami Osaka Line: Nijō-jinjaguchi Station - Taimadera Station - Iwaki Station - Shakudo Station
• West Japan Railway Company
  • Wakayama Line: Yamato-Shinjo Station

Road

• Expressways
  • Minami-Hanna Road
• Japan National Route 24
• Japan National Route 165
• Japan National Route 166
• Japan National Route 168

External links

• Katsuragi City official website (in Japanese)
• Katsuragi City official website (in English)
• Geographic data related to Katsuragi, Nara at OpenStreetMap