| Yasugi 安来 |
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| 安来市 · Yasugi | |
| Location of Yasugi in Shimane | |
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| Country | Japan |
| Region | Chūgoku |
| Prefecture | Shimane |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Hiroki Kondo (since October 2008) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 420.97 km2 (162.5 sq mi) |
| Population (April 1, 2011) | |
| • Total | 42,324 |
| • Density | 100.54/km2 (260.4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| City symbols | |
| - Tree | Cherry blossom |
| - Flower | Bamboo |
| - Bird | Swan |
| Phone number | 81-(0)854-23-3000 |
| Address | Yasugi-cho 878-2, Yasugi City, Shimane Prefecture (島根県安来市安来町878－2) 692-8686 |
Yasugi (安来市 Yasugi-shi) is a city located in Shimane, Japan.
As of April 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 42,324, with the number of households at 13,996, and a density of 100.54 persons per km². The total area is 420.97 km².
Yasugi gained city status on April 4, 1954.
The ruins of Gassantoda Castle are in Yasugi.
Yasugi steel is made by Hitachi Metals, Ltd. The city was an ancient steel-making (tatara) center.
According to legend, the goddess Izanami was buried here.
Yasugibushi, which is as known famous for folk song (Minyo) in Japan.
On October 1, 2004, the towns of Hakuta and Hirose from Nogi District merged into the city of Yasugi.
The Adachi Museum of Art has Japanese gardens and a collection of contemporary Japanese paintings, comprising approximately 1,300 of the country's most highly regarded paintings produced after the Meiji period and centering on the works of Yokoyama Taikan. There is a free shuttle between JR Yasugi Station and the museum (20 minutes).
Other sightseeing spots include:
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