One of the oldest Shinto Shrines and remnants of one of the oldest roads are found in Sakurai, which is a popular tourist destination for English speaking visitors due to the signage in English.
One of the most popular attractions is Nishiuchi Sake Brewery which offers tours and tastings, and the revered Ohmiwa Jinja Shrine in the ancient cedarwood forest that holds legends of a white snake deity still today. Sakurai is also famous for its Miwa Somen Noodles which can be found in most restaurants in Sakurai. Make sure to visit the candy shop that has been making monaka for more than 160 years, Mimuro Shiratamaya Eiji. Sakurai Area Map
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