Yamanobe no Michi, Nara

Beginning at Isonokami Shrine near Tenri, the Yamanobe-no-Michi is the oldest road on record in Japan, following the hills from north to south as far as Miwa.

Yamanobe Path

A section of the Yamanobe no Michi near Tenri.

Yamanobe Start

The start of the Yamanobe no Michi at Isonokami Shrine.

Yamanobe Pond

A pond on the Yamanobe no Michi.

Yamanobe Fields

The Yamanobe no Michi descends from wooded hills to fields and orchards.

Yamanobe Signpost

Signpost marked with two maple leaves.

Yamanobe Yatogi Shrine

Yatogi Shrine.

Yamanobe Ruined Temple

The "ruined temple" on the Yamanobe no Michi.

Yamanobe Temple

Temple and stone images on the Yamanobe no Michi.

Yamanobe Chogakuji Temple Pond

Chogakuji Temple half way down the Yamanobe no Michi path.