Soni, Nara

Soni (曽爾村) is a village located in Uda District, Nara Prefecture, Japan.

As of April 2017, the village has an estimated population of 1,528 and a density of 32 persons per km2. The total area is 47.84 km2.

Geography
The village of Soni is located in the northeastern portion of Nara Prefecture, in Uda District. It is situated in a cool climate, and most dwellings are located near the valley. Many mountains, including the Byōbu-iwa, are close to the valley. Also, the Shōrenji River flows through the village.

Surrounding municipalities

 * Nara Prefecture
 * Uda
 * Mitsue
 * Higashiyoshino
 * Mie Prefecture
 * Nabari
 * Tsu

Notable locations

 * Soni Plateau
 * Koochi Valley
 * Soni Plateau Hot Springs
 * Byōbu-iwa