Trail Description

A forest walk at Omiwa shrine in Sakurai, Nara, one of the oldest shrines in Japan, where the sacred Mount Miwa itself is worshipped. The path leads through cedar woods past subsidiary shrines and the start of the ancient Yamanobe trail. It is quiet and deeply venerable.

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Weather forecast - Omiwa Jinja Miwa Forest Walk

Current conditions and a 3-day forecast for Omiwa Jinja Miwa Forest Walk.

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28°C

Overcast Clouds

72% Humidity
5 km/h Wind

5-Day Forecast

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Today
Overcast Clouds
28°C
light rain
Tomorrow
Light Rain
30°C
light rain
Sunday
Light Rain
31°C
few clouds
Monday
Few Clouds
28°C
light rain
Tuesday
Light Rain
30°C

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