Japan Midokoro / Nara Prefecture / Gojō / Uchi River Rock Carvings
Gojō, Nara Prefecture · Historic Site
Uchi River Rock Carvings
- Nearest stationGojō Station 1.2 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
Uchigawa Rock Carvings (宇智川磨崖碑, Uchigawa magaihi) is a Nara Period Buddhist carving on a rock wall on the left bank of the Uchigawa River (a tributary of the Yoshino River) flowing through the Kojima-chō neighborhood of the city of Gojō, Nara Prefecture in the Kansai region, Japan. It was designated as a National Historic Sites of Japan in 1921.
From the Wikipedia article “Uchi River Rock Carvings” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Uchi River Rock Carvings. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Gojō, Nara Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Gojō Station, 1.2 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Uchi River Rock Carvings?
- Gojō Station. It is 1.2 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Uchi River Rock Carvings a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Eisan-ji Temple: Enon1979 (Public domain), Octagonal Hall, Eisanji: Enon1979 (Public domain), Kuriyama Residence: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Gojō Shinmachi: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Futami no Omuku: さかおり (CC BY-SA 4.0), Okamine Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0)
