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City in Kansai, Japan
Photo: 2011-8-31, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
Ikoma (生駒) is a city in Nara Prefecture.
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A shrine set beneath a forest with wooden structures and brass lanterns, this shrine was built in the 5th century and is dedicated to seven gods. It also hosts an annual fire festival, registered as one of Japan's intangible cultural assets.
生駒山上遊園地
Old amusement park on the hilltop. Closed in winter: December to mid March.
六根亭
Soba restaurant inside the Okagero ryokan. Doesn't have English menus, however some of the staff speak English.
おかげ楼
By train
From Kansai International Airport (KIX), take the Nankai train towards Osaka-Namba Station. After that, transfer to Kintetsu Line and get off at Ikoma Station.
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