is a

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located in

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. It is the largest village in

in terms of area. As of January 2017, the village has an estimated

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of 3,488 and a

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of 5.2 persons per km². The total area is 672.35 km².

History

In 1889, a major flood happened in Totsukawa, causing widespread destruction. In result, many citizens moved to

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and developed a new village there. It was named “ Shintotsukawa”, meaning “New Totsukawa" .

Geography

Climate

Totsukawa has a

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(

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''Cfa''), which is hot and humid in the summer (above ) and is somewhat cold in the winter with temperatures dropping to around freezing ()

Demographics

Per Japanese census data, the population of Totsukawa in 2020 is 3,061 people. Totsukawa has been conducting censuses since 1920.

Landmarks

* Tanize Suspension Bridge (谷瀬の吊り橋): a

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known for the ''Yuredaiko'', an annual drum festival on the bridge. *Sasanotaki (笹の滝): a waterfall listed on the 100 best waterfalls in Japan. * Tamaki Shrine (玉置神社): a

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shrine located at the top of Mt. Tamaki built by the

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in 37 BC and is surrounded by many big

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trees. Tamaki Shrine is registered with the

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Centre as part of the "

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." *Tosenji Onsen (湯泉地温泉): a

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listed on the 100 best hot springs in Japan.

Transportation

Totsukawa is served by National Routes 168 and 425. The nearest major train station is Hashimoto Station in

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Sister cities

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References

External links

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Totsukawa Village web page
(in Japanese) {{Authority control Villages in Nara Prefecture