Country Japan Prefecture Tochigi Prefecture Population 117,812 (2010) | Region Kantō - Tree Pine | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) - Flower Yatsuo Tsutsuji (Rhododendron pentaphyllum var. nikoense) Weather 4°C, Wind SE at 11 km/h, 98% Humidity University Utsunomiya Kyowa University Points of interest Hunter Mountain Shiobara, Momijidani Suspension Bridge, Momiji Hot Spring, Ryukano Falls, Tochigiken Chokankeikikan Tochigi K | ||
Nasushiobara (那須塩原市, Nasushiobara-shi) is a city located in Tochigi Prefecture, in the northern Kantō region of Japan. As of May 2015, the city had an estimated population of 116,813 and a population density of 197 persons per km². Its total area was 592.74 km².
Contents
- Map of Nasushiobara Tochigi Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Surrounding municipalities
- History
- Economy
- Education
- Railway
- Highway
- Local attractions
- Noted people
- References
Map of Nasushiobara, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan
Geography
Nasushiobara is the northernmost city in the Kantō region of Japan, bordering Fukushima Prefecture to the north. It is located in the northern portion of Tochigi Prefecture, in the mountains.
Surrounding municipalities
History
The modern city of Nasushiobara was established on January 1, 2005, from the merger of the former city of Kuroiso, and the towns of Nishinasuno and Shiobara (both previously constituent towns of the separate Nasu District).
Economy
Nasushiobara relies heavily on seasonal tourism to its hot spring and ski resorts. Agriculture is centered on dairy production.
Education
Railway
Highway
Local attractions
Nasushiobara serves as a gateway for tourism in northern Tochigi.