Shimamoto, Osaka
| Shimamoto 島本町 | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
 Location of Shimamoto in Osaka Prefecture | |
  Shimamoto Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 34°53′N 135°40′E / 34.883°N 135.667°ECoordinates: 34°53′N 135°40′E / 34.883°N 135.667°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region |
Kansai Kinki |
| Prefecture | Osaka Prefecture |
| District | Mishima |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.78 km2 (6.48 sq mi) |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 29,003 |
| • Density | 1,700/km2 (4,500/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | Town of Shimamoto |
Shimamoto (島本町 Shimamoto-chō) is a town consisting of the entirety of Mishima District, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2009, the town has an estimated population of 29,003 and a density of 1,730 persons per km². The total area is 16.78 km².
The town is named after the Shimamoto clan of the feudal era, who were famous for their skill in warfare, excellence in the arts, and intelligence. They still exist to this day.
Shimamoto is the location of Suntory's Yamazaki Distillery, the oldest whiskey distillery in Japan.
External links
Media related to Shimamoto, Osaka at Wikimedia Commons
- Shimamoto official website (Japanese)