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Nakatsugawa Interchange
Magome-juku on the Nakasendō is a city located in Gifu, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 78,930, and a population density of 120 persons per km2 in 30,788 households The total area of the city was . Geography Nakatsugawa is in the Tōnō region of far eastern Gifu Prefecture, bordering on Nagano Prefecture. Mount Ena, the southernmost of the Kiso Mountains on the border between Nakatsugawa, Aichi and Nagano Prefecture is the highest point in the city, with an elevation of . The Kiso River and the Agi River flow through the city. Climate The city has a climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and mild winters ( Köppen climate classification ''Cfa''). The average annual temperature in Nakatsugawa 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 . Neighbouring municipalities *Gifu Prefecture ** Ena ** Gero ** Shirakawa ** Higashishirakaw ... [...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 Internal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiso Mountains
are a mountain range in Nagano and Gifu prefectures in Japan. They are also called the and they combine with the Hida Mountains ("Northern Alps") and the Akaishi Mountains ("Southern Alps") to form a group collectively known as the Japanese Alps. Outline The mountain range consists of granite. The Komagatake Ropeway is on the east side of Mount Kisokoma. A lot of tourists visit the station on the top. The upper part of the mountain range is the tree line, and a lot of alpine plants grow naturally. Leontopodium shinanense of ''Leontopodium'' is endemic around Mount Kisokoma. Geography Major peaks ;Foothills *Mount Nenjō (念丈岳), *Mount Nagiso (南木曽岳), *Mount Kazakoshi (Kiso) (風越山), *Mount Kazakoshi (Ena) (風越山), Rivers Rivers with headwaters in the Kiso Mountains drain to Ise Bay of the Pacific Ocean. They include: * Kiso River * Tenryū River File:Kiso Mountains from Mt.Amidadake.jpg, Kiso Mountains seen from east (Mount Amida) File:Cyuo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiraya, Nagano
is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. , the village had an estimated population of 414 in 192 households, and a population density of 5.4 persons per km². The total area of the village is . Geography Hiraya is located in mountainous southwestern Nagano Prefecture, surrounded by 1500 meter mountains, and bordered by Gifu Prefecture to the west. Hiraya is at an average altitude of 900 meters, and contains Mount Ōkawairi and the source of the Yahagi River. Surrounding municipalities *Nagano Prefecture ** Achi ** Urugi ** Anan ** Neba *Gifu Prefecture **Nakatsugawa **Ena Climate The village has a climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and cold winters (Köppen climate classification ''Cfb''). The average annual temperature in Hiraya is 9.8 °C. The average annual rainfall is 2106 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 21.8 °C, and lowest in January, at around -2.1 °C. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Achi, Nagano
is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. , the village had an estimated population of 6,379 in 2360 households, and a population density of 30.7 persons per km2. The total area of the village is . Geography Achi is located in mountainous far southwestern Nagano Prefecture, bordered by Gifu Prefecture to the west. Mount Ena (2191 meters) is on the border of the village with Gifu Prefecture Surrounding municipalities *Nagano Prefecture ** Iida ** Nagiso ** Anan ** Hiraya ** Shimojō *Gifu Prefecture ** Nakatsugawa Climate The town has a climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and cold winters (Köppen climate classification ''Dfb''). The average annual temperature in Achi 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 . Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Achi has decreased over the past 70 years. History The area of p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ōtaki, Nagano
is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. , the village had an estimated population of 753 in 378 household, and a population density of 2.4 persons per km². The total area of the village is . At present, Ōtaki's land area is 95% forestland; 86% of which is designated national forest. Geography Ōtaki is located in the Kiso Mountains of southwest Nagano Prefecture, bordered by Gifu Prefecture to the west. Mount Ontake (3067 meters) is on the northern border of the village. Makio Dam is located within the village. Surrounding municipalities *Nagano Prefecture ** Agematsu ** Kiso (town) ** Ōkuwa *Gifu Prefecture **Gero ** Nakatsugawa Demographics Demographically, the population structure of Ōtaki is similar to that found in rural areas across Japan; a rising elderly population coupled with a decline in overall population. Per Japanese census data, the population of Ōtaki has declined rapidly over the past 50 years. Climate The village has a climate characteriz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiso, Nagano (town)
is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 11,045 in 4892 households, and a population density of 23 persons per km². The total area of the town is . Kiso Town is listed as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan. Geography Kiso is located in mountainous southwest Nagano Prefecture, bordered by Gifu Prefecture to the west. Surrounding municipalities *Nagano Prefecture ** Matsumoto ** Shiojiri ** Ina ** Agematsu ** Kiso (village) ** Ōtaki ** Miyada * Gifu Prefecture ** Takayama **Gero Climate The town has a climate characterized by characterized by warm and humid summers, and cold winters with heavy snowfall (Köppen climate classification ''Dfb''). The average annual temperature in Kiso 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 area of present-day Kiso was part of ancient Shin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nagano Prefecture
is a landlocked prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region of Honshū. Nagano Prefecture has a population of 2,052,493 () and has a geographic area of . Nagano Prefecture borders Niigata Prefecture to the north, Gunma Prefecture to the northeast, Saitama Prefecture to the east, Yamanashi Prefecture to the southeast, Shizuoka Prefecture and Aichi Prefecture to the south, and Gifu Prefecture and Toyama Prefecture to the west. Nagano is the capital and largest city of Nagano Prefecture, with other major cities including Matsumoto, Ueda, and Iida. Nagano Prefecture has impressive highland areas of the Japanese Alps, including most of the Hida Mountains, Kiso Mountains, and Akaishi Mountains which extend into the neighbouring prefectures. The abundance of mountain ranges, natural scenic beauty, and rich history has gained Nagano Prefecture international recognition as a world-class winter sports tourist destination, including hosting the 1998 Winter Olympics and a new ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Higashishirakawa, Gifu
is a village located in Kamo District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. , the village had an estimated population of 2,278 and a population density of 26 persons per km2, in 842 households. The total area of the village was . Higashishirakawa has been selected as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan. Geography Higashishirakawa is located in the Mino-Mikawa Plateau of central Gifu Prefecture, surrounded by 1000-meter class mountains. Over 90% of the village area is forested. The town village has a climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and mild winters (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa''). The average annual temperature in Higashishirakawa is 12.7 °C. The average annual rainfall is 2038 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 25.4 °C, and lowest in January, at around 0.4 °C. Neighbouring municipalities *Gifu Prefecture **Nakatsugawa ** Shirakawa Demographics Per Japanese census dat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shirakawa, Gifu (town)
is a town located in Kamo District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 8,288 and a population density of 36 persons per km2, in 3159 households. The total area of the town was . Geography Shirakawa is in the lower reaches of the Japanese Alps in southern Gifu Prefecture. It lies nestled in valleys formed by several rivers, which combine to form the Shirakawa river at one end of the town. The rivers, though substantially developed and altered, remain a source of '' Ayu'', a sweet river fish. The low mountains surrounding the town are heavily forested, primarily with evergreen trees. Japanese macaques, bears, and wild boar are known to live in the local forests. The town has a climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and mild winters (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa''). The average annual temperature in Shirakawa is 11.4 °C. The average annual rainfall is 2238 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are hig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gero, Gifu
is a city located in Gifu, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 33,283, and a population density of 39 persons per km2 (101/sq mi), in 12,253 households. The total area of the city was . The city is famous for its hot springs. Geography Gero is located in east-central Gifu Prefecture. The Hida River and the Maze River run throughout the city. Over 91% of the city area is covered by mountains and forest. Much of the city is within the borders of the Hida-Kisogawa Quasi-National Park. The volcano, Mount Ontake, is located in Gero. Climate The city has a climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and mild winters (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa''). The average annual temperature in Gero 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 . Neighbouring municipalities *Gifu Prefecture ** Takayama ** Seki **Nakatsugawa ** Gujō ** Shirakaw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ena, Gifu
300px, Ena City Hall is a city located in Gifu, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 48,777, and a population density of 96.7 persons per km², in 19,820 households. The total area of the city was . Geography Ena is located in the Tōnō region of southeastern Gifu Prefecture. *Mountains: Mount Kasagi, Mount Hoko, Mount Yūdachi, Mount Byōbu, Mount Yake, Mount Mitsumori *Rivers: Kiso River, Agi River, Kamiyahagi River, Kamimura River, Akechi River, Toki River, Ori River *Lakes: Ena Gorge, Lake Hokonoko, Lake Agigawa, Lake Okuyahagi, Lake Origawa Climate The city has a climate characterized by characterized by hot and humid summers, and mild winters (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa''). The average annual temperature in Ena 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 . Neighbouring municipalities *Gifu Prefecture **Nakatsugawa **Mizuna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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