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Country
  
Japan

District
  
Ashigarakami

Area
  
37.75 km²

Prefecture
  
Kanagawa Prefecture

Bird
  
Japanese wagtail

Region
  
Kantō

Phone number
  
0465-83-1221

Population
  
11,595 (1 Jun 2012)

Local time
  
Wednesday 5:54 PM

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Time zone
  
Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)

Address
  
2037 Shoryo, Matsuda-machi, Ashigarakami-gun, Kanagawa-ken 258-8585

Weather
  
7°C, Wind NE at 18 km/h, 79% Humidity

Matsuda (松田町, Matsuda-machi) is a town located in Ashigarakami District, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of June 2012, the town had an estimated population of 11,595 and a population density of 307 persons per km2. The total land area of the town is 37.75 km2.

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Map of Matsuda, Ashigarakami District, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Geography

Matsuda is located in hilly western Kanagawa Prefecture, within the Tanzawa Mountains.Since the town lies on an active fault, the local government has been preparing for a possible magnitude-8 earthquake in the upcoming century.

Surrounding municipalities

  • Hadano
  • Minamiashigara
  • Kaisei, Yamakita, Ōi

    • History

    During the Edo period area around present-day Matsuda was part of Odawara Domain in Sagami Province. After the Meiji Restoration, it became part of Ashigarakami District in Kanagawa Prefecture. On April 1, 1889 Ashikagakami District was administratively divided into several villages, including the villages of Yadoriki and Matsuda. The growth of Matsuda was favored by the opening of Matsuda Station the same year, and it attained town status on April 1, 1909. Shin-Matsuda Station opened in 1927. On April 1, 1955 Yadoriki merged into Matsuda. A new town charter was promulgated in 1989, leading to the "Matsuda Plan 21" in the year 2001.

    "Matsuda Town Charter"

  • Endowed with the best water sources and healthy vegetation, our town promotes a key focus on keeping our rivers and lands clean.
  • Good people and a rich culture create a redolent town.
  • Healthy minds and healthy bodies cause the town to overflow with vitality.
  • Friendly neighborly relations and peace of mind complement each other to produce harmony.
  • Cooperation amongst individuals widen the depth of the town.

    • "Matsuda Plan 21" Focus Areas

  • Urban Eco-Friendly
  • Safe and Comfortable Living
  • Urban Area Filled with Vitality and Charm
  • Urban Area Filled with Rich Culture
  • Connect Citizens to Regional and City Planning

    • Rail

  • JR Central - Gotemba Line
  • Matsuda Station
  • Odakyū Odawara Line
  • Shin-Matsuda Station

    • Highway

  • Tōmei Expressway (Ōi-Matsuda Interchange)
  • Japan National Route 246
  • Japan National Route 255

    • Local attractions

    Some local attractions include Sakawa River fishing, Tanzawa Mountain Range hiking, paragliding and camping, and blueberry, tangerine and sweet potato harvesting. Other attractions include the local matsuri, the Matsudayama Herb Garden, Children's Museum, Nature Hall, the ridable miniature railway, the Yadoriki Petting Zoo & Dog Park, Yadoriki Fishing Area, two golf courses, and the Matsuda Health & Welfare Center onsen.

    Events

  • Matsuda Sakura Festival (late February)
  • Wakaba Festival (May 5)
  • Herb Festival (June and October)
  • Yadoriki Hotaru (Firefly) Festival (June)
  • Matsuda Tourism Festival (August)
  • Emmei Temple Festival (December 28)

    • Sister city relations

  • Yokoshibahikari, Chiba, Japan, from November 3, 2003

    • References

    Matsuda, Kanagawa Wikipedia
    (Text) CC BY-SA