Historically, Yamashina was an important point for traffic connecting Kyoto and east part of Japan.

In the Edo period, it flourished as a post town along the Tōkaidō road.

In modern times, Yamashina has become a bed town for those commuting to urban areas of Kyoto and Osaka.

[1] Yamashina is home to the Ōishi Shrine and several noteworthy temples.

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