Nakayama, Tottori
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For other towns with the same name, see Nakayama, Ehime, and Nakayama, Yamagata.
Nakayama (中山町 Nakayama-chō?) was a town located in Saihaku District, Tottori, Japan. On March 28, 2005 the towns of Nakayama and Nawa merged to form the new town of Daisen.
As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 5,095 and a density of 84.47 persons per km². The total area was 60.32 km².
Nakayama is known for Taikyu Temple, built in 1357, and for its local hot spring. It also has a well-known hiking path, as well as a golf course and river fishing. During the first week of October, the town holds an annual bicycle race. On May 4, the day before "Children's Day," men and boys dress in samurai clothes and hold a display of ancient guns and archery.
Nakayama is a sister city of Temecula, California.
[edit] External links
- Official town website (in Japanese)
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