Itto-seki Split Boulder — Attraction in Nara

Went here today because we felt Nara was too crowded and needed some fresh air. Ofc I brought my Kamado Tanjiro haori (I specifically purchased it right before going to Japan)

There was also toy katana we can use for photos! I think it's very good they made a wooden floor because at some part the ground was a bit mushy.

There were no other people along the way and at the spot until a few moments later. We came by bus from Kintetsu Nara and walked from Yagyu bus stop (almost went out 1 stop early because it was also Yagyu-something, the driver told us to stay inside)

Shout-out to the Japanese young couple who came after us, asked them to take pic of us, and we did for them too!...

A great place where you can hike a bit ( easy level ), don’t trust google maps once in the forest, there’s signs that show you where to go and how far you are from the split boulder.

There’s also a tripod and katanas that are free to use on place. I was alone there were no other visitors.

On the road to the boulder you can find a little shop without a shopkeeper where you can...

Beautiful place in the forest. Inspiring and most interesting story behind the split rock and a very scenic “untouched” location.

To get there by car, park at the bottom with the signs. Then walk up, the signs should easily direct you...