Yamatokōriyama (大和郡山市) is a city in Nara Prefecture, Japan, known for its rich history and cultural significance. Established as a city in 1954, it has a population of approximately 84,059 as of 2022. The city is famous for the Koriyama Castle, built by the Sengoku daimyō Tsutsui Junkei, and its traditional goldfish cultivation, which is a symbol of the city. Yamatokōriyama also features historical temples and shrines, such as the Yanagisawa Shrine and Koizumi Shrine. The city is well-connected by rail and road, making it accessible for both residents and visitors.


💻 Yamatokōriyama City Official Government Website

Districts and Postal Codes in Yamatokōriyama

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District Postal Code
Asahicho 〒639-1013
Ikezawacho 〒639-1032
Ikenouchicho 〒639-1027
Ishikawacho 〒639-1111
Izushichijocho 〒639-1116
Izumiharacho 〒639-1056
Ichiedacho 〒639-1113
Idonocho 〒639-1104
Inomachi 〒639-1158
Imaimachi 〒639-1155
Imagocho 〒639-1031
Uetsukicho 〒639-1005
Uomachi 〒639-1168
Eikeijicho 〒639-1019
Oecho 〒639-1106
Omitacho 〒639-1138
Kashiwagicho 〒639-1034
Kamimitsuhashicho 〒639-1102
Kanzancho 〒639-1018
Kannonjicho 〒639-1161
Kitakajimachi 〒639-1165
Kitakooriyamacho 〒639-1160
Kitadaikumachi 〒639-1146
Kitanishicho 〒639-1025
Kujocho 〒639-1001
Kujohiranocho 〒639-1002
Kurumamachi 〒639-1147
Koizumicho 〒639-1042
Koizumicho Higashi 〒639-1044
Kobayashicho 〒639-1026
Kobayashicho Nishi 〒639-1045
Kominamicho 〒639-1023
Konyamachi 〒639-1148
Sakaicho 〒639-1156
Zaimokucho 〒639-1141
Zakokumachi 〒639-1150
Shiomachi 〒639-1169
Shigicho 〒639-1039
Shimomitsuhashicho 〒639-1101
Jocho 〒639-1051
Jonaicho 〒639-1011
Jonancho 〒639-1016
Johokucho 〒639-1004
Jowacho 〒639-1033
Shiratsuchicho 〒639-1112
Shironodaicho 〒639-1008
Shiromicho 〒639-1012
Shinkonyacho 〒639-1143
Shinjocho 〒639-1114
Shinnakamachi 〒639-1157
Shinmachi 〒639-1054
Sugicho 〒639-1121
Sennichicho 〒639-1053
Daikancho 〒639-1003
Takadaguchicho 〒639-1133
Takadacho 〒639-1132
Tanakacho 〒639-1028
Tangonoshocho 〒639-1122
Chamachi 〒639-1152
Choanjicho 〒639-1127
Tsutsuicho 〒639-1123
Tenjocho 〒639-1135
Tenricho 〒639-1006
Tosenjicho 〒639-1144
Tofumachi 〒639-1149
Togawacho 〒639-1052
Toyouracho 〒639-1022
Nakakajimachi 〒639-1166
Nakajocho 〒639-1118
Naramachi 〒639-1159
Nikicho 〒639-1021
Nishiokacho 〒639-1014
Nishikannonjicho 〒639-1164
Nishitanakacho 〒639-1043
Nishinaraguchicho 〒639-1163
Nishinogaitocho 〒639-1153
Nishimachi 〒639-1038
Nukatabeteramachi 〒639-1036
Nukatabeminamicho 〒639-1035
Nukatabekitamachi 〒639-1037
Nogaitocho 〒639-1131
Hachijocho 〒639-1125
Hatsushiincho 〒639-1119
Banjo Tanakacho 〒639-1105
Banjocho 〒639-1117
Hiedacho 〒639-1108
higashiokacho 〒639-1137
Higashinaraguchicho 〒639-1162
Fujiwaracho 〒639-1017
Honjocho 〒639-1136
Honmachi 〒639-1151
Matsukasacho 〒639-1124
Manganjicho 〒639-1041
Minamiicho 〒639-1024
Minamikooriyamacho 〒639-1167
Minamidairamachi 〒639-1007
Minamidaikumachi 〒639-1145
Minoshocho 〒639-1103
Minoyamacho 〒639-1015
Miyadocho 〒639-1126
Yatacho 〒639-1058
Yatamachidori 〒639-1142
Yatayamacho 〒639-1055
Yanagi 〒639-1134
Yamadacho 〒639-1057
Yokotacho 〒639-1115
Wakatsukicho 〒639-1107
Watamachi 〒639-1154

Start with the postal code, the prefecture, the city, the district, and then the number of the block and housing unit. Then end with the person’s name.
Here’s an example of how to write a Japanese address in English.
〒170-3293
Tokyo
Ginza, Chuo-ku
5-2-1
Mr. Taro Tanaka

For more information on how to write a Japanese address, see this article.


To type the Japanese postal code, first type the character code '3012.' Then press ALT + X and Japan's postal code symbol will appear.


To obtain an address in Yamatokōriyama for receiving mail, sign up for a virtual address service like MailMate. MailMate provides you with a mailing address for receiving Japanese mail and packages. MailMate can also be used for company registration in Yamatokōriyama, along with mail handling for Japanese properties (e.g., akiya, Airbnb, minpaku, etc.)


There are two types of PO boxes available in Yamatokōriyama. The first type of PO box is provided by Yamatokōriyama Post and is only available for individuals with a daily volume of mail. The second type of PO box is provided by private services with no limits on daily mail volume. Learn more about how to open a PO box in Japan.


Japan Post offers Standard Mail for regular letters and small parcels, typically delivered in 2-3 days. Express Mail speeds this up to 1-2 days. Registered Mail adds tracking and insurance, requiring a signature on delivery. Yu-Pack handles larger parcels with tracking and insurance, delivered in 1-3 days. Letter Pack provides flat-rate options for documents and small items, with tracking available. EMS is for international express delivery, offering fast service to over 120 countries. Non-Standard Mail covers items exceeding standard size and weight limits. Private couriers like Yamato Transport's Takkyubin offer domestic and international parcel delivery with tracking. Sagawa Express provides similar services, including same-day delivery and refrigerated shipping. International couriers like DHL, FedEx, and UPS offer express delivery with tracking and insurance. Specialized services include Cool TA-Q-BIN for refrigerated items, Yu-Mail for books and CDs, and Smart Letter for small documents. These options cover varying needs for speed, cost, and security. For more information on international shipping options, check out this article.


To send mail or packages from Yamatokōriyama to your home country using Japan Post, costs vary based on the service type and parcel weight. For Airmail, rates range from ¥2,050 for a 1kg parcel to ¥64,850 for a 30kg parcel. Surface Mail is cheaper, starting at ¥1,800 for a 1kg parcel to ¥21,000 for a 30kg parcel, but it takes longer. Factors affecting costs include weight, distance, and chosen service. Discounted rates are available for bulk shipments. For detailed rates and more information, visit the article here.


For sending mail and packages from Yamatokōriyama via Japan Post, the weight limit is 30 kg for most services. The size restrictions include a maximum combined length and girth of 3 meters (300 cm). For smaller parcels, the combined length and girth should not exceed 2 meters (200 cm). Specific dimensions and weight limits may vary depending on the service chosen (Airmail, Surface Mail, etc.). For detailed information, refer to the article here.


To print an international parcel label for Japan Post, start by creating an account on Japan Post's International Mail My Page Service. Register both sender and recipient information, then select the desired shipping service, such as EMS or Airmail. Input the shipment details, including content description, shipping date, and parcel weight. After reviewing and confirming all entered information, use the provided printer icon to print the label. For more details, refer to this article.