Mimasaka, Okayama
| Mimasaka 美作市 | ||
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| City | ||
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 Location of Mimasaka in Okayama Prefecture | ||
  Mimasaka Location in Japan | ||
| Coordinates: 35°0′31″N 134°8′55″E / 35.00861°N 134.14861°ECoordinates: 35°0′31″N 134°8′55″E / 35.00861°N 134.14861°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Chūgoku (San'yō) | |
| Prefecture | Okayama Prefecture | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Yoshitaka Andō | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 429.19 km2 (165.71 sq mi) | |
| Population (November 1, 2011) | ||
| • Total | 30,019 | |
| • Density | 70/km2 (180/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Symbols | ||
| - Tree | Prunus mume | |
| - Flower | Erythronium japonicum | |
| Address |
38-2 Sakaemachi, Mimasaka-shi, Okayama-ken 707-8501 | |
| Website | City of Mimasaka | |
Mimasaka city hall
Mimasaka (美作市 Mimasaka-shi) is a city located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
As of November 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 30,019 (34,338 in 2004) and a population density of 70 persons per km². The total area is 429.19 km².
History
The 16th century village Miyamoto, considered the birthplace of Miyamoto Musashi, is part of present-day Mimasaka.
The modern city of Mimasaka was founded on March 31, 2005 by the merger of the former town of Mimasaka, absorbing the towns of Aida, Ōhara and Sakutō, the village Higashiawakura (all from Aida District), and the town of Katsuta (from Katsuta District).
Geography
- Mountains:Mount Ushiro (The highest mountain in Okayama Prefecture)
- Rivers:Yoshino River, Kajinami River
Adjoining municipalities
Transport
Railways
- West Japan Railway Company
- Chizu Express
- Chizu Line
Road
- Expressways:
- Chūgoku Expressway
- Sakutō Interchange - Narahara Parking Area - Mimasaka Interchange
- Chūgoku Expressway
- National highways:
- Main prefectural roads:
- Okayama Prefectural Route 5 (Sakutō-Ōhara)
- Okayama Prefectural Route 7 (Chizu-Katsuta)
- Okayama Prefectural Route 46 (Wake-Sasame-Sakutō)
- Okayama Prefectural Route 51 (Mimasaka-Nagi)
- Okayama Prefectural Route 86 (Sakutō Interchange)
- Okayama Prefectural Route 90 (Akō-Saeki)
Sister and Friendship cities
- Former Ōhara town
- Former Sakutō town
Saint-Valentin, France - Sister city agreement concluded in April 6, 1988
Sankt Valentin, Austria - Sister city agreement concluded in October 25, 1994
Saint-Valentin, Canada - Sister city agreement concluded in October 24, 1997
Notable places and events
- Yunogo Onsen
- Okayama International Circuit
- Village of Miyamoto Musashi
- Ōhara-shuku (Shukuba)
- Valentine Park Sakutō
- Chōfukuji Temple
- Japan museum of contemporary toy & Hall of music box
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Village of Miyamoto Musashi
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Ōhara-shuku
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Valentine Park Sakutō
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Chōfukuji Temple
Notable people from Mimasaka
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Mimasaka, Okayama. |
- Mimasaka City official website (Japanese)
- 美作国 (French)
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