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Gōnokawa River
The is a river that runs through Hiroshima and Shimane prefectures in Japan. It is the largest river in the Chūgoku region. It is also called the Gōgawa River () and, in Hiroshima, the Enokawa River (). The mainstream originates from Mount Asa (阿佐山) located in Kitahiroshima, Hiroshima (former Geihoku). Its three tributaries including Basen River (馬洗川), Saijō River (西城川) and Kannose River (神野瀬川) flows into the mainstream in . The gradients being relatively gentle, the river had been commonly used for boat transport until 1930s, when Sankō Line and trafficways were built and opened. There are some valleys and waterfalls such as , and around the region of the river. It is known for ''ukai'' (鵜飼い) or cormorant fishing for ayu, which can be found especially in Miyoshi. According to one theory ''ukai'' in Miyoshi has taken place since late Sengoku Period, and is now one of the tourist attractions of the city. Communities The river and its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gōtsu, Shimane
is a city located in Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is the smallest and least populous city in Shimane Prefecture. The city was founded on April 1, 1954. As of 2017, the city has an estimated population of 24,009 and a population density of 89 persons per km². The total area is 158.41 km². The city's economy is primarily focused on commerce. Overview The city lies on the sea, and offers beautiful and uncrowded beaches. The Gōnokawa River flows through the city, from the mountains to the sea. The river is the site of festivals, fireworks, and excellent fishing. On October 1, 2004, the town of Sakurae (from Ōchi District) was merged into Gōtsu. Overlooking Gōtsu City is Hoshitaka Mountain, or "Star Mountain", so named for the star pattern carved into the face of the mountain. According to Gōtsu legend, the star was formed by a meteor that had fallen many years ago. A piece of this meteor was saved, and a special shrine was built at the foot of the mountain to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akitakata, Hiroshima
is a Cities of Japan, city located in north-central Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. As of April 1, 2011, the city has a population of 31,565, with 13,223 households and a population density of 59 persons per km². of The total area is 538.17 km². The modern city of Akitakata was established on March 1, 2004, from the merger of the towns of Kōda, Hiroshima, Kōda, Midori, Hiroshima, Midori, Mukaihara, Hiroshima, Mukaihara, Takamiya, Hiroshima, Takamiya, Yachiyo, Hiroshima, Yachiyo and Yoshida, Hiroshima, Yoshida (all from Takata District, Hiroshima, Takata District). Therefore, Takata District was dissolved as a result of this merger. It is a mountainous farming area known for many traditional events as well as certain food products. One such food product is Ebisu tea, a sweet fragrant tea, that comes from Mukaihara Town. Another is yuzu juice (柚子ジュース), a product of the Kawane area of Takamiya town in the northeastern part of the city. The city also lays claim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haji Dam
is a dam in Akitakata, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and formally , ''Nihonkoku'') is an island country in East Asia. It is situated in the northwest Pacific Ocean, and is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan, while extending from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north .... References Dams in Hiroshima Prefecture Dams completed in 1974 Gōnokawa River {{Chūgoku-dam-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hamada, Shimane
is a city located in Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is the third largest city in the prefecture and is located at the southwestern end of the prefecture. It is a coastal city on the Sea of Japan and possesses beautiful white sand beaches, which make the city a popular destination for local tourists in the summer. Hamada is a small city around 1 hour 40 minutes by expressway to Hiroshima. The city was founded on November 3, 1940. On October 1, 2005, the towns of Asahi, Kanagi and Misumi, and the village of Yasaka (all from Naka District) were merged into Hamada. Therefore, Naka District was dissolved as a result of this merger. As of March 2017, Hamada City has an estimated population of 57,142, with roughly 43,000 people living in the coastal urban 'city' area. The prefectural university ( The University of Shimane) is located in Hamada, as is the Institute for Northeast Asian Research. Hamada is one of the few cities in the region to possess a heavy tonnage shipping port. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ōda, Shimane
is a city located on the coast of the Sea of Japan in Shimane Prefecture, Japan. The city has a total area of 436.11 km2. On March 1, 2017, the city's population was estimated at 34,354, giving a population density of 79 persons per km2. The city was founded on January 1, 1954. Ōda is home to the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine, a World Heritage Site. Geography Located in the central coastal portion of Shimane Prefecture, Ōda borders the Sea of Japan to the north and the Chūgoku Mountains to the south. Mount Sanbe (), part of Daisen-Oki National Park, is a double volcano of the Hakusan Volcanic Zone, and is situated to the southeast of the city. Neighboring municipalities *Shimane Prefecture **Izumo ** Misato ** Kawamoto ** Iinan ** Gōtsu Economy Ōda remains a center of agricultural production. The city is a center for dairy farms. Additionally, the city is known for its roof tile industry, produced since early times as ''Iwami gawara'', or ''kawara'' Japanese roof tiles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kawamoto, Shimane
is a town located in Ōchi District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. As of 2017, the town has an estimated population of 3,331 and a density of 31 persons per km². The total area is 106.39 km². Geography Climate Kawamoto has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification The Köppen climate classification is one of the most widely used climate classification systems. It was first published by German-Russian climatologist Wladimir Köppen (1846–1940) in 1884, with several later modifications by Köppen, notabl ... ''Cfa'') with very warm summers and cool winters. Precipitation is abundant throughout the year. The average annual temperature in Kawamoto 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 . The highest temperature ever recorded in Kawamoto was on 6 August 2021; the coldest temperature ever recorded was on 28 February 1981. Demogr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iinan, Shimane
is a town located in Iishi District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It was formed on January 1, 2005 from the merger of the towns of Tonbara and Akagi, both from Iishi District. As of March 1, 2017 the town has a population of 4,908 and a density of 20 persons per km². The area is 242.84 km². Geography Located on the border of Shimane Prefecture and Hiroshima Prefecture, the Gōno River flows to its west. The town is part of the Hiba-Dōgo-Taishaku Quasi-National Park. Mountains: Mt. Oyorogi, Mt. Kotobiki, Mt. Mengame Rivers: Kando River, Tonbara River, Akana River, Ono River (Tributary of Kando River) Lakes: Lake Kijima (Kijima Dam lake) Subdivisions * Akana * Kijima * Oda * Tani * Tonbara, formerly part of Tonbara, Shimane Surrounding municipalities * Shimane Prefecture ** Izumo ** Misato ** Unnan ** Ōda * Hiroshima Prefecture ** Miyoshi Climate Iinan has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa'') with very warm summe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Misato, Shimane
is a town located in Ōchi District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It was formed on October 1, 2004 from the merger of the village of Daiwa and the town of Ōchi. As of March 1, 2017 the town has a population of 4,712 and a density Density (volumetric mass density or specific mass) is the substance's mass per unit of volume. The symbol most often used for density is ''ρ'' (the lower case Greek letter rho), although the Latin letter ''D'' can also be used. Mathematical ... of 17 persons per km². The area is 282.92 km². Local sports facilities include Golden Utopia gym and Ochi Canoe Village. There are two junior high schools and two elementary schools in Misato. References External links *Misato official website Golden Utopia official website Ochi Canoe Village official website Towns in Shimane Prefecture {{shimane-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ōnan, Shimane
is a town located in Ōchi District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is about an hour's drive north of Hiroshima. It was formed on October 1, 2004 from the merger of the towns of Iwami, Mizuho, and the village of Hasumi. As of March 1, 2017, the town has a population of 10,922 and a density of 26 persons per km². The area is 419.29 km². Iwami Airport in nearby Masuda, Hiroshima Airport and Izumo Airport is an airport in the Hikawa area of Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan, about 20–30 minutes by car from central Izumo or Matsue city centre. This airport is also known as ; meaning Izumo Airport of Romantic Fate. History The airport ope ... serve the town. References External links *Ohnan official websiteReport on Town Statistical Depiction(Japanese) Towns in Shimane Prefecture {{shimane-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
