Tawaramoto, Japan
田原本町
Tawaramoto is a town of 32,241 people in Nara, Japan, founded in April 1, 1889.
Why visit Tawaramoto
Townapedia lists 24 museums and landmarks, 79 parks and trails, 98 places to eat and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Nara Medical University, Tenri Health Care University, Fujiwara-kyō and Karako-Kagi site.
Weather in Tawaramoto
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About Tawaramoto
Tawaramoto (田原本町, Tawaramoto-chō) is a town located in Shiki District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 September 2024, the town had an estimated population of 31,470 in 13653 households, and a population density of 1500 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 21.09 km2 (8.14 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Tawaramoto, Nara (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Nara Medical University
School · 5.6 km
Higher education institution in Nara Prefecture, Japan
Tenri Health Care University
School · 7.0 km
Private university headquartered in Tenri City, Nara Prefecture
Tenri University
School · 6.8 km
University in Nara Prefecture, Japan, affiliated with Tenrikyo
Museums and landmarks24
Fujiwara-kyō
Monument and historic site · 5.9 km
Ancient capital of Japan
Karako-Kagi site
Monument and historic site · 1.9 km
Archaeological site in Tawaramoto, Japan
Moto Yakushi-ji
Monument and historic site · 6.9 km
Former Buddhist temple and archaeological site in Kashihara, Nara Prefecture, Japan
Tenri University Sankōkan Museum
Museum · 6.6 km
Museum in Tenri, Nara Prefecture, Japan
The Museum, Archaeological Institute of Kashihara, Nara Prefecture
Museum · 6.9 km
Museum in Kashihara, Nara, Japan
Tomimoto Kenkichi Memorial Museum
Museum · 6.5 km
Former museum in Ando, Nara, Japan (1974–2014)
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川西文化会館
Museum · 3.7 km
コンサートや講演会ができる390名収容可能な「コスモスホール」をはじめ、1階には、創作室や料理教室、2階には展示ギャラリー木育広場やサークル室など、町民がさまざまな活動に利用できる施設。多目的ホール、川西町役場が隣接。 車いすの方や障害者の方のためのスロープやトイレも設備。...
12 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds79
67 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes98
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History
The area of Tawaramoto was part of ancient Yamato Province and contains extensive Yayoi period ruins. During the Edo period, the area was ruled by the hatamoto Hirano clan, which was briefly (1868–1871) raised to the status of "Tawaramoto Domain" in the early years of the Meiji period. The town of Tawaramoto was established on April 1, 1889, with the creation of the modern municipalities system. On September 30, 1956, Tawaramoto annexed the neighboring villages of Tama, Kawahigashi, Hirano and Miyako.
From the History section of Tawaramoto, Nara on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship41
Shopping26
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries32
Healthcare25
Map of Tawaramoto
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Getting there and nearby towns
Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 41 km away.
- Kashihara-shi 5 km south, about 5 min by car
- Yamato-Takada 6 km southwest, about 6 min by car
- Ikoma 17 km northwest, about 17 min by car
- Habikino 18 km west, about 18 min by car
- Matsubara 22 km west, about 22 min by car
- Kawachi-Nagano 23 km southwest, about 23 min by car
- Kadoma 29 km northwest, about 29 min by car
- Moriguchi 29 km northwest, about 29 min by car
- Osaka 31 km northwest, about 31 min by car
- Ibaraki 36 km northwest, about 36 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Tawaramoto Town Office, Kansai explorer at Japanese Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 近鉄橿原線 田原本駅東口駅舎 Tawaramoto station 2012.2.05 - panoramio, Nankou Oronain (as36…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tawaramoto Station Platform, もんじゃ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 近鉄橿原線 田原本駅西口駅舎 Tawaramoto station 2011.11.13 - panoramio, Nankou Oronain (as36…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 近鉄田原本線 西田原本駅 Nishi-Tawaramoto station 2011.11.13 - panoramio, Nankou Oronain (as36…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tawaramoto-PICT0108, Nkensei, CC BY-SA 3.0
- TawaramotoRiceField, Kansaikiwi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hōraku-ji Temple (Tawaramoto, Nara), 文屋将監, CC BY 3.0
- Nara Medical University (Main gate), 8-hachiro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tenri University Hall No.4, Abasaa, Public domain
- Fujiwara-kyo Kashihara Nara pref Japan04bs5, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Karako and Kagi 201805a, 8-hachiro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Makimuku Site, tatemonogun, Saigen Jiro, CC0
- Motoyakusiji 201909c, 8-hachiro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tenri sanko-kan01s3200, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- The Museum,Archaeological Institute of Kashihara,Nara Prefecture, KENPEI, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kenkichi Tomimoto Memorial Hall03s3200, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Shimanoyama Kofun, funkyu-1, Saigen Jiro, CC0
- Hondouzenkei3, Jsj tom, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kagamitsukuri-jinja, honden, Saigen Jiro, CC0
- Yamatoonji Jinja Torii, Zeter114514, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 鏡作麻気神社 - DBnUFazV0AAq1XH, Zeter114514, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tsushima Jinja Tawaramoto, Zeter114514, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 櫛玉比女命神社, Popbeans, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tenri Health Care University, Abasaa, Public domain
- Kokuho Central Hospital 1, Ebiebi2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kagamitsukuri Jinja Torii, Zeter114514, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 田原本駅 - panoramio, くろふね, CC BY 3.0
- 田原本駅前 2011.11.13 - panoramio, Nankou Oronain (as36…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 西田原本駅 - panoramio, くろふね, CC BY 3.0
- 田原本町三笠 春日神社 Kasuga-jinja, Mikasa 2011.11.13 - panoramio, Nankou Oronain (as36…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 田原本町三笠 春日神社・本殿 Kasuga-jinja, Mikasa 2011.11.13 - panoramio, Nankou Oronain (as36…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 160104-7 Side of Terakawa, 名古屋太郎, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 田原本町新木 春日神社 Kasuga-jinja, Niki 2011.11.13 - panoramio (1), Nankou Oronain (as36…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 田原本町新木 春日神社 Kasuga-jinja, Niki 2011.11.13 - panoramio, Nankou Oronain (as36…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 田原本町秦庄 秦楽寺 Jinrakuji, Hatanoshō 2011.11.13 - panoramio, Nankou Oronain (as36…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 田原本町秦庄 秦楽寺の土蔵門 Temple gate of Jinrakuji, Hatanoshō 2011.11.13 - panoramio, Nankou Oronain (as36…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 160104-8 Bridge built over Terakawa, 名古屋太郎, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 田原本町秦庄 春日神社 Kasuga-jinja, Hatanoshō 2011.11.13 - panoramio, Nankou Oronain (as36…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 田原本町秦庄 笠縫神社 Kasanui-jinja, Hatanoshō 2011.11.13 - panoramio, Nankou Oronain (as36…, CC BY-SA 3.0
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