NaraCentral and Southern Nara
Sacred Ground of the Queen
A candidate site for Yamatai, buried underground, is offered as a landscape of mystery and romance to be walked with the imagination.
2026.02Nara Prefecture, Central and Southern Nara
課題Issue
Central and southern Nara lack the obvious attractions, such as Todaiji or Horyuji, that draw visitors at a glance.
視点Approach
Treating the unseen as an asset, travelers retrace the gaze of a queen who looked up to Mount Miwa and led its rites.
施策Proposals
- A route from Omiwa Shrine to the Makimuku site and the Hashihaka tomb
- A narrative guide map made with local museums
- An introduction that starts from the peach pits found at Makimuku