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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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gōtsu, Shimane
is a city located in Shimane Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 21,913 in 11196 households and a population density of 82 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . It is the smallest and least populous city in Shimane Prefecture. Geography Gōtsu is located in the western part of Shimane Prefecture. It consists of coastal terraces in the north that extend from east to west, and hilly areas in the south.The Gōnokawa River, one of the few rivers that runs through the Chugoku Mountains and the largest river in the Chugoku region, flows into the Sea of Japan in this city. Approximately 79% of Gōtsu's land are is forested. It is said to be the city with the longest travel time from Tokyo, and is advertised as "the furthest city from Tokyo", a point which has been featured in high school "Geography A" textbooks. Overlooking Gōtsu City is Hoshitaka Mountain, or "Star Mountain", so named for the star pattern carved into the face of the mountain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akitakata, Hiroshima
file:Yoshida-kouriyama Castle Honmaru.JPG, 270px, ruins of Yoshida Koriyama Castle file:Yoshida district Akitakata city center area Aerial photograph.2005.jpg, 270px, Aerial view of Yoshida urban center is a Cities of Japan, city located in north-central Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 26,810 in 13,319 households and a population density of 50 persons per km². The total area of the city is .The city lays claim to be the birthplace and hometown of Mōri Motonari, the Sengoku period ''daimyō'' of the 16th century. Geography Akitakata is located in north-central Hiroshima Prefecture, and is surrounded by the Chugoku Mountains. The Midori and Takamiya neighborhoods of the city are designated as Snow country (Japan), heavy snowfall areas. Adjoining municipalities Hiroshima Prefecture *Hiroshima, Hiroshima , Hiroshima *Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima , Higashihiroshima *Kitahiroshima, Hiroshima , Kitahiroshima *Miyoshi, Hiroshima, Miyoshi Shimane Pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haji Dam
is a dam in Akitakata, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean off the northeast coast of the Asia, Asian mainland, it is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan and extends from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea .... 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. , the city had an estimated population of 50,176 in 25498 households and a population density of 73 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . Geography Hamada is located in central Shimane, facing the Sea of Japan to the north and the Chugoku Mountains to the south. Neighboring municipalities Hiroshima Prefecture * Kitahiroshima Shimane Prefecture * Gōtsu * Masuda * Ōnan Climate Hamada has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa''). It experiences a wide range in temperature between summer and winter but due to its location it is saved from the extreme winter cold in the north and prolonged summer heat in the south. In summer the temperature gets as high as with high humidity and in winter it can drop to . The coastal main city of Hamada occasionally gets snowfall in the winter. The mountainous areas of Hamada inland to the east receive high levels of snowfall and are home to some of the b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ōda, Shimane
file:Oda city hall-b.jpg, 270px, Ōda City Hall file:Oda city center area Aerial photograph.1976.jpg, 270px, Aerial view of central Ōda file:180505 Yunotsu of Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine Oda Shimane pref Japan01s5.jpg, 270px, Yunotsu area of Ōda is a Cities of Japan, city in Shimane Prefecture, Japan. The city has a total area of 436.11 km2. , the city had an estimated population of 32,838 in 15557 households and a population density of 75 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . 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 *Gōtsu, Shimane, Gōtsu *Iinan, Shimane, Iinan *Izumo, Shimane, Izumo *Kaw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kawamoto, Shimane
file:Maruyamacastle02.JPG, 270px, Ruins of Iwami Maruyama Castle is a List of towns in Japan, town located in Ōchi District, Shimane, Ōchi District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 3,051 in 1611 households and a population density of 29 persons per km2. The total area of the town is . Geography Kawamoto is located in the Chugoku Mountains of central Shimane Prefecture. Neighboring municipalities Shimane Prefecture *Gōtsu, Shimane, Gōtsu *Misato, Shimane, Misato *Ōda, Shimane, Ōda *Ōnan, Shimane, Ōnan Climate Kawamoto has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification ''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 Kawamot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iinan, Shimane
is a town located in Iishi District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 4,502 in 2018 households and a population density of 19 persons per km2. The total area of the town is . Geography Iinan is located in the Chugoku Mountains on the border of Shimane Prefecture and Hiroshima Prefecture, about 90% of the town is forest and wilderness. Surrounded by mountains of around 1000 meters, the flatland is about 450 meters above sea level, and the entire town is a heavy snowfall area. The Gōno River flows to its west. Parts of the town are within the borders of the Hiba-Dogo-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 Reservoir). Subdivisions * Akana * Kijima * Oda * Tani * Tonbara, formerly part of Tonbara, Shimane Surrounding municipalities Hiroshima Prefecture * Miyoshi Shimane Pre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Misato, Shimane
270px, Hamahara Dam 270px, Enokawa River is a town located in Ōchi District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 4,355 in 1844 households and a population density of 15 persons per km2. The total area of the town is . Geography Misato is located in central Shimane, in the Chugoku Mountains bordered by Hiroshima Prefecture to the south. The Enokawa River runs through the town. Climate Misato has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Misato is 13.4 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1711 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 25.0 °C, and lowest in January, at around 2.4 °C. Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Misato has been decreasing and is now only a third of what it was 50 years ago. Neighboring municipalities Hiros ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ōnan, Shimane
270px, Dangyokei Gorge is a town located in Ōchi District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 9,838 in 4712 households and a population density of 23 persons per km2. The total area of the town is . Geography Ōnan is located in west-central Shimane, in the Chugoku Mountains bordered by Hiroshima Prefecture to the south. Neighboring municipalities Hiroshima Prefecture * Akitakata * Kitahiroshima * Miyoshi Shimane Prefecture * Gōtsu *Hamada * Kawamoto * Misato Climate Ōnan has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa'') with very warm summers and cool winters. Precipitation is abundant throughout the year. The average annual temperature in Ōnan 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 Ōnan was on 8 August 1994; the coldest temperature ever recor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
