National Land Numerical Information: Historic Landscape Preservation Areas
国土数値情報 歴史的風土保存区域データ
Questions this data can answer
Q.What are the exact boundaries of areas protected under the Ancient Capitals Preservation Law in Nara?
Q.Where is the line between Asuka's Class 1 and Class 2 preservation districts?
Q.How much do tourist spots and lodgings overlap with the preservation areas?
Overview
GIS polygons of Historic Landscape Preservation Areas and Special Preservation Districts under the Ancient Capitals Preservation Law, including Asuka's Class 1/2 districts under the Asuka Law. Covers six Nara municipalities — the exact boundaries of legally protected landscapes, ready to overlay on any map.
Notes: 2018年度版（2019年1月1日時点）が最新。全国一括ファイルのみの提供のため奈良県分はGISで抽出する。区域の指定自体は変更が少ないが、最新の指定状況は奈良県ページで確認すること。出典記載が必要。
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- CC BY 4.0
- Update frequency
- Irregular
- Link last verified
- 2026-07-06
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