Nara Prefecture

is a prefecture of Japan in the Kansai region on the island of Honshu. The capital city is Nara.
History.
The area of Yamato Province was reorganized as Nara Prefecture during the Meiji period.
Geography.
Nara is bordered to the west by Wakayama Prefecture and Osaka Prefecture. Its border on the north meets Kyoto Prefecture. Mie Prefecture is on the east.
Towns and villages.
Towns and villages in each district:
National Parks.
National Parks are established in about 17% of the total land area of the prefecture.
Shrines and Temples.
"Ōmiwa jinja" is the chief Shinto shrine ("ichinomiya") in the prefecture.