Misumi, Shimane

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Misumi (三隅町; -cho) is a town located in Naka District, Shimane, Japan. As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 7,758 and a density of 60.35 persons per km². The total area is 128.55 km².

Misumi (click here for a picture of downtown) is located between the towns of Hamada and Masuda on Route 9 which runs along the western coast of Japan. Bordered by the Sea of Japan, Misumi is renowned for a 300-year-old Obira sakura tree approximately seven kilometers outside of town. The tree blossoms every year at the beginning of April and draws visitors from all over Japan.

Several temples highlight the downtown area. Aqua Misumi features an Olympic-sized pool, workout area and gymnasium. Sekisho Art Museum is located near Aqua Misumi, both about two kilometers off of Route 9.

Maruco is the lone, but impressive restaurant in Misumi where you can order pizza, pasta and seafood.

Misumi from above, Misumi Junior High School, Misumi Board of Education