Nishinokyo - Nishinokyo

Japanese: 西ノ京 - にしノきょう

A district in the western part of Nara City. Located in the Ukyo area of Heijo-kyo, this area refers to the Nishinokyo Hills region, which is made of alluvial deposits at an altitude of about 100m and spreads along the west bank of the Akishino River. In a more strict sense, it refers to Nishinokyo-cho, Nara City, where Yakushi-ji Temple is located. It retains the atmosphere of an ancient capital and is full of charm, but in recent years it has become increasingly residential. The ruins of Koriyama Castle are located at the southern end of the hills.

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Japanese:

奈良市西部の地区。平城京右京の地で，秋篠川西岸に広がる標高 100m前後の洪積層の西ノ京丘陵地域をさす。狭義には薬師寺のある奈良市西ノ京町をいう。古都の面影をよくとどめ情趣に富むが，近年は住宅地化が著しい。丘陵の南端に郡山城跡がある。

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