Nara, Japan

Yamatokōriyama Goldfish Town

Yamatokōriyama Goldfish Town, Nara

A castle town in northern Nara where samurai turned to breeding goldfish in 1724. Today shimmering ponds, goldfish-scooping contests, and fish motifs everywhere make Yamatokōriyama Japan's beloved capital of the ornamental carp.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for Yamatokōriyama Goldfish Town, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 34.649, 135.783

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