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Takatori Tosa District

Nara · Takatori · Architecture

Japanese name: 高取土佐町並み

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WHAT TO DOTakatori Tosa District

Below one of Japan's three great mountain castles, a town enriched by travelling medicine sellers.

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Below one of Japan's three great mountain castles, a town enriched by travelling medicine sellers.

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Takatori (高取町, Takatori-chō) is a town located in Takaichi District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 September 2024, the town had an estimated population of 6,081 in 2820 households, and a population density of 240 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 25.79 km2 (9.96 sq mi).

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Founded / opened:Edo period Highlights / collection:Townhouses of the castle town, Medicine town Genre:Architecture

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