Shimamoto, Osaka

Shimamoto
島本町
Town

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Location of Shimamoto in Osaka Prefecture
Shimamoto
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°53′N 135°40′E / 34.883°N 135.667°E / 34.883; 135.667Coordinates: 34°53′N 135°40′E / 34.883°N 135.667°E / 34.883; 135.667
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Kinki
Prefecture Osaka Prefecture
District Mishima
Area
 • Total 16.78 km2 (6.48 sq mi)
Population (October 1, 2016)
 • Total 29,970
 • Density 1,800/km2 (4,600/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+9 (JST)
Website www.town.shimamoto.osaka.jp

Shimamoto (島本町, Shimamoto-chō) is a town consisting of the entirety of Mishima District, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of October 2016, the town has an estimated population of 29,970 and a density of 1,800 persons per km². The total area is 16.78 km².

History

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.

Economy

Shimamoto is the location of Suntory's Yamazaki Distillery, the oldest whiskey distillery in Japan.

Transport

The town is served by two railway stations: Shimamoto and Minase.

Twin towns


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