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.
A section of the Yamanobe no Michi near Tenri.
The start of the Yamanobe no Michi at Isonokami Shrine.
A pond on the Yamanobe no Michi.
The Yamanobe no Michi descends from wooded hills to fields and orchards.
Signpost marked with two maple leaves.
Yatogi Shrine.
The "ruined temple" on the Yamanobe no Michi.
Temple and stone images on the Yamanobe no Michi.
Chogakuji Temple half way down the Yamanobe no Michi path.