Yuzawa, Akita
Encyclopedia
is a city
located in Akita
, Japan
. In 2011 the city had an estimated population
of 50,902. The total area was 790.72 km².
On March 22, 2005, the former towns of Minase
, Inakawa
, and Ogachi
, all in Ogachi District
, merged
into the city.
Cities of Japan
||A is a local administrative unit in Japan. Cities are ranked on the same level as and , with the difference that they are not a component of...
located in Akita
Akita Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located in the Tōhoku Region of northern Honshu, the main island of Japan. The capital is the city of Akita.- History :The area of Akita has been created from the ancient provinces of Dewa and Mutsu....
, Japan
Japan
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. In 2011 the city had an estimated population
Population
A population is all the organisms that both belong to the same group or species and live in the same geographical area. The area that is used to define a sexual population is such that inter-breeding is possible between any pair within the area and more probable than cross-breeding with individuals...
of 50,902. The total area was 790.72 km².
History
The city was founded on March 31, 1954.On March 22, 2005, the former towns of Minase
Minase, Akita
Minase was a village located in Ogachi District, Akita, Japan.On March 22, 2005, the village of Minase, and the towns of Inakawa and Ogachi, all from Ogachi District, merged into the city of Yuzawa....
, Inakawa
Inakawa, Akita
Inakawa was a town located in Ogachi District, Akita, Japan.On March 22, 2005, the village of Minase, and the towns of Inakawa and Ogachi, all from Ogachi District, merged into the city of Yuzawa....
, and Ogachi
Ogachi, Akita
Ogachi was a town located in Ogachi District, Akita, Japan.On March 22, 2005, the village of Minase, and the towns of Inakawa and Ogachi, all from Ogachi District, merged into the city of Yuzawa....
, all in Ogachi District
Ogachi District, Akita
is a district located in Akita, Japan.In 2003, the district had an estimated population of 44,129. On March 22, 2005, three towns formerly in Ogachi District merged into the city of Yuzawa....
, merged
Merger and dissolution of municipalities of Japan
Municipal mergers and dissolutions carried out in Japan can take place within one municipality or between multiple municipalities and are required to be based upon consensus.- Merger policy:...
into the city.
Train stations
- JR EastEast Japan Railway Companyis the largest passenger railway company in the world and one of the seven Japan Railways Group companies. The company name is officially abbreviated as JR East in English, and as in Japanese. The company's headquarters are in Yoyogi, Shibuya, Tokyo....
- Ōu Main LineOu Main LineThe is a railway line in Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company . It runs from Fukushima Station in Fukushima, Fukushima through Akita Station in Akita, Akita to Aomori Station in Aomori, Aomori Prefecture...
: Innai StationInnai Stationis a JR East railway station located in Yuzawa, Akita Prefecture, Japan.-Surrounding area:Innai Station is located in the small village of Innai, in the Ogachi area of southern Yuzawa City. Innai itself has few businesses, though central Ogachi, just to the north, has many...
- Yokobori StationYokobori Stationis a JR East railway station located in southern Yuzawa, Akita Prefecture, Japan.-Surrounding area:Yokobori is home to the Komachido temple. This celebrates the female poet of the Heian Period, Ono no Komachi, who died here...
- Mitsuseki StationMitsuseki Stationis a JR East railway station located in Yuzawa, Akita Prefecture, Japan.-History:*1923-11-05: Operation of Mitsuseki stoplight switch is begun*1930-07-01: Passenger service is begun-Adjacent stations:East Japan Railway Company ...
- Kami-Yuzawa StationKami-Yuzawa Stationis a JR East railway station located in Sekiguchi, Yuzawa, Akita Prefecture, Japan.-Surrounding area:The deeply wooded and remote area is known for its romantic attractions and hotels.-Adjacent stations:East Japan Railway Company ...
- Yuzawa StationYuzawa StationYuzawa Station is a JR East railway station located in Yuzawa, Akita Prefecture, Japan.-Adjacent stations:East Japan Railway Company ...
- Shimo-Yuzawa StationShimo-Yuzawa StationShimo-Yuzawa Station is a JR East railway station located in Yuzawa, Akita Prefecture, Japan.-Adjacent stations:...
- Ōu Main Line
External links
- Yuzawa official website in Japanese