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Chino, Nagano
is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 55,673 in 23,236 households, and a population density of 210 persons per km². The total area of the city is . Geography Chino is located in a mountainous area of the east-central Nagano prefecture. Notable mountains within the city limits include Mount Yatsugatake, Mount Tateshina, and Mount Kirigamine. Chino city hall is located at an elevation of 801 meters and is thus the highest city hall location in Japan. Climate The city has a climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and relatively mild winters (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa''). The average annual temperature in Chino is 10.9 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1310 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 23.6 °C, and lowest in January, at around -1.8 °C. The mountainous portions of the city are considered part of the snow country ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cities Of Japan
A is a local administrative unit in Japan. Cities are ranked on the same level as and , with the difference that they are not a component of . Like other contemporary administrative units, they are defined by the Local Autonomy Law of 1947. City status Article 8 of the Local Autonomy Law sets the following conditions for a municipality to be designated as a city: *Population must generally be 50,000 or greater (原則として人口5万人以上) *At least 60% of households must be established in a central urban area (中心市街地の戸数が全戸数の6割以上) *At least 60% of households must be employed in commerce, industry or other urban occupations (商工業等の都市的業態に従事する世帯人口が全人口の6割以上) *Any other conditions set by prefectural ordinance must be satisfied (他に当該都道府県の条例で定める要件を満たしていること) The designation is approved by the prefectural governor and the Minister for Intern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Kirigamine
is a 1,925m volcano, located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. Outline The tallest peak of Mount Kirigamine is Mount Kuruma, on which there is a weather radar site. Most of the mountain is covered in grass with sparse bushes and rocks. The south and east sides are suitable for gliding with a narrow landing zone in the vicinity of a parking lot and a huge emergency landing at the west side of the mountain. The southeast cliffs are a launching point for gliders, with winds above 3 meters. The north part is equipped with ski lifts. Access Vehicle access to the bottom of Kirigamine does not require four-wheel drive but snow chains may be necessary if there is heavy snow. Gallery KirigamineFromSouth.jpg, Mount Kuruma is a tallest peak File:Kurumayama04.JPG, Mount Kuruma from Mount Minaminomimi File:Mount Kirigamine 20140929.jpg, Kirigamine seen from the east. File:Yashima04.JPG, Mount Kirigamine and Yashimagahara Wetland File:Kurumayama08.JPG, A weather radar site on the top of Mou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hokuto, Yamanashi
is a city located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 46,888 in 21,332 households, and a population density of 78 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . Geography Hokuto is located in far northwest Yamanashi Prefecture. Most of the area of the city is elevated highland and forested, with one third of the city located on the alpine southeastern slopes of Mount Yatsugatake, With a cooler alpine climate in summer, smaller towns such as Kiyosato are a popular location for second homes. Neighboring municipalities Climate The city has a climate characterized by characterized by hot and humid summers, and relatively mild winters (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa''). The average annual temperature in Hokuto is 11.2 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1296 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 23.8 °C, and lowest in January, at around -1.0 °C. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hara, Nagano
is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. , the village had an estimated population of 7,661 in 2445 households, and a population density of 174 persons per km². The total area of the village is . Geography Hara is located in eastern Nagano Prefecture. The village is located in a mountainous area, and includes Mount Yatsugatake partly within its borders. Surrounding municipalities *Nagano Prefecture ** Chino ** Fujimi Climate The village has a humid continental climate characterized by warm and humid summers, and cold winters with heavy snowfall (Köppen climate classification ''Dfa''). The average annual temperature in Hara is . The average annual rainfall is with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around , and lowest in January, at around . History The area of present-day Hara was part of ancient Shinano Province. The present village of Hara was established on April 1, 1889 by the establishment of the modern m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fujimi, Nagano
is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 14,485 in 5958 households, and a population density of 102 persons per km². The total area of the town is . Geography Fujimi is located in a very mountainous area within the Suwa region of east-central Nagano, and includes the Akaishi Mountains, including Mount Nyukasa (1955 meters) partly within its borders. The town has an average altitude of 977 meters Climate The town has a climate characterized by characterized by hot and humid summers, and relatively mild winters (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa''). The average annual temperature in Fujimi is 9.6 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1411 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 22.3 °C, and lowest in January, at around -2.7 °C. Surrounding municipalities *Nagano Prefecture ** Chino ** Ina ** Hara *Yamanashi Prefecture ** Hokuto Demographics Per ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nagawa, Nagano
is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 6,088 in 2650 households, and a population density of 32.6 persons per km². The total area of the town is . Geography Nagawa is located in the center of Nagano Prefecture. Surrounding municipalities *Nagano Prefecture ** Matsumoto ** Ueda ** Suwa ** Chino ** Shimosuwa ** Tateshina Climate The town has a climate characterized by characterized by warm and humid summers, and cold, very snowy winters (Köppen climate classification ''Dfb''). The average annual temperature in Nagawa is 8.9 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1388 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 21.9 °C, and lowest in January, at around -3.6 °C. Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Nagawa has declined my more than half over the past 70 years. History The area of present-day Nagawa was part of ancient Shinano P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tateshina, Nagano
is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 7,147 in 2834 households, and a population density of 110 persons per km². The total area of the town is . Tateshina is famous for its apple orchards. Geography Tateshina is located in the Tateshina Mountainous of central Nagano Prefecture. Surrounding municipalities *Nagano Prefecture ** Saku ** Chino ** Tōmi ** Ueda ** Nagawa Climate The town has a climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and cold winters (Köppen climate classification ''Dwa''). The average annual temperature in Tateshina is . The average annual rainfall is with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around , and lowest in January, at around . History The area of present-day Tateshina was part of ancient Shinano Province, and Ashida-shuku developed as a post station on the Nakasendō highway connecting Edo with Kyoto. The village of Ashida, Yokotori and M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sakuho, Nagano
is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 11,076 in 4330 households, and a population density of 59 persons per km². The total area of the town is . Geography Located in eastern Nagano prefecture, Sakuho stretches from west to east. It is situated in the Saku Basin, between the high peaks Mount Arafune and Mount Tateshina. The Shinano River flows through, and the mountainous parts of the town are located in the Yatsugatake-Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park and the Myogi-Arafune-Saku Kogen Quasi-National Park. *Mountainss: Mount Morai *Rivers: Chikuma River, Ōishi River, Nukui River *Lakes: Futago Pond, Shirakoma Pond Surrounding municipalities *Nagano Prefecture ** Chino ** Saku ** Kitaaiki ** Koumi *Gunma Prefecture ** Nanmoku ** Ueno Climate The town has a climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and cold winters (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa''). The average annual temperature in Sakuho is 10.4 °C. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minamimaki, Nagano
is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. , the village had an estimated population of 2924 in 1091 households, and a population density of 22 persons per km². The total area of the village is . Geography Minamimaki is located in mountainous eastern Nagano Prefecture at an average altitude of between 1000 and 1500 meters, bordered by Yamanashi Prefecture to the south. The Southern Yatsugatake Volcanic Group is partly located within this village. Surrounding municipalities * Nagano Prefecture ** Chino ** Koumi ** Kawakami ** Kitaaiki * Yamanashi Prefecture ** Hokuto Climate The village has a humid continental climate characterized by warm and humid summers, and cold winters with heavy snowfall (Köppen climate classification ''Dfb''). The average annual temperature in Minamimaki is . The average annual rainfall is with July as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around , and lowest in January, at around . History The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koumi, Nagano
is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 4,676 in 2012 households, and a population density of 41 persons per km². The total area of the town is . The town mascot is "Ptylitza", an imaginary small gnome-like creature, images of which can be seen all over the town. Geography Koumi is located in the far east of Nagano. The nearest city is Saku, about 40 minutes drive away. Nagano city is about 100 km away. Mount Tengu (2646 meters) is located on the border of Koumi with Chino. the Chikuma River flows through the town. Surrounding municipalities *Nagano Prefecture ** Chino ** Minamimaki ** Kitaaiki ** Minamiaiki ** Sakuho Climate The town has a humid continental climate characterized by warm and humid summers, and cold winters with heavy snowfall (Köppen climate classification ''Dfb''). The average annual temperature in Koumi is 8.2 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1398 mm with September as the wettest month. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ina, Nagano
is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 68,177 in 27587 households, and a population density of 100 persons per km². The total area of the city is . In 2016, the former town of Takatō, now part of Ina, was selected as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan. Geography Ina is located in south-central Nagano prefecture. It is bordered to the east by the Akaishi Mountains, including Mount Nyukasa (1955 meters), Mount Nokogiri (2685 meters), Mount Senjō (3033 meters), and Mount Shiomi (3047 meters). The Tenryū River runs through the city. Surrounding municipalities *Nagano Prefecture ** Komagane ** Shiojiri ** Suwa ** Chino ** Suwa District: Fujimi ** Kamiina District: Minowa, Minamiminowa, Miyada ** Shimoina District: Ōshika **Kiso District: Kiso (town) * Yamanashi Prefecture ** Minami-Alps ** Hokuto * Shizuoka Prefecture ** Aoi-ku, Shizuoka Climate The city has a climate characterized by hot and humid su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saku, Nagano
is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 99,131 in 41,522 households, and a population density of 230 persons per km². The total area of the city is . Geography Saku is located in east-central Nagano Prefecture in the Saku Basin of the upper reaches of the Shinano River. The city claims the distinction of containing the point furthest from the sea within Honshu island (actually this point lies within the former town of Usuda). Since the opening of Sakudaira Station on the Nagano Shinkansen, many people commute to Tokyo, which is one hour away. Surrounding municipalities *Nagano Prefecture ** Komoro, Chino, Tōmi ** Minamisaku District: Sakuho ** Kitasaku District: Karuizawa, Miyota, Tateshina *Gunma Prefecture ** Kanra District: Shimonita, Nanmoku Climate The city has a climate characterized by characterized by hot and humid summers, and relatively mild winters (Köppen climate classification ''Dwa''). The average ann ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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