Shin'onsen, Hyōgo
| Shin'onsen 新温泉町 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Town | ||
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 Location of Shin'onsen in Hyōgo Prefecture | ||
  Shin'onsen Location in Japan | ||
| Coordinates: 35°37′N 134°27′E / 35.617°N 134.450°ECoordinates: 35°37′N 134°27′E / 35.617°N 134.450°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kansai | |
| Prefecture | Hyōgo Prefecture | |
| District | Mikata | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 241.0 km2 (93.1 sq mi) | |
| Population (May 1, 2008) | ||
| • Total | 17,542 | |
| • Density | 73/km2 (190/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Website | Town of Shin'onsen | |
Shin'onsen (新温泉町 Shin'onsen-chō) is a town located in Mikata District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.
The town was founded on October 1, 2005, as a result of the merger between the towns of Onsen and Hamasaka, both from Mikata District.
As of May 1, 2008, the town has an estimated population of 17,542. The total area is 241.0 km².
Shin'onsen lies entirely within the San'in Kaigan Geopark.[1]
Points of interest
- Antaiji Zen monastery
- Yumura Onsen (Hyogo)
- San'in Kaigan Geopark Center
References
External links
Media related to Shin'onsen, Hyōgo at Wikimedia Commons
- Shin'onsen official website (Japanese)
- Website of Antaiji, an international Zen monastery located in Shinonsen (English, Japanese and German)
- Website of San'in Kaigan Geopark Center located in Shinonsen, with lots of information on the Geopark and other facilities in town (English and Japanese)