Yurihama, Tottori

Yurihama
湯梨浜町
Town
Yurihama town office

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Location of Yurihama in Tottori Prefecture
Yurihama
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 35°29′N 133°52′E / 35.483°N 133.867°E / 35.483; 133.867Coordinates: 35°29′N 133°52′E / 35.483°N 133.867°E / 35.483; 133.867
Country Japan
Region Chūgoku
San'in
Prefecture Tottori Prefecture
District Tōhaku
Area
 • Total 77.94 km2 (30.09 sq mi)
Population (June 1, 2016)
 • Total 16,437
 • Density 210/km2 (550/sq mi)
Symbols
 • Tree Nashi pear
 • Flower Touteiran
 • Bird Sankōchō
Time zone UTC+9 (JST)
City hall address 19-1 Hisadome, Yurihama-chō, Tōhaku-gun, Tottori-ken
682-0723
Website www.yurihama.jp

Yurihama (湯梨浜町, Yurihama-chō) is a town located in Tōhaku District, Tottori Prefecture, Japan.

As of June 1, 2016, the town has an estimated population of 16,437 and a density of 210 persons per km2. The total area is 77.95 km2.

Yurihama was created on October 1, 2004, after a merger of the towns of Hawai and Tōgō, and the village of Tomari, all from Tōhaku District.

Yurihama is also well known for its hot springs near Lake Tōgō.

Surrounding municipalities

Places of note

  • Enchoen Chinese Garden
  • Fudō-taki (waterfall)
  • Ueshi-jō (castle)
  • Tōgo Onsen
  • Hawai Onsen
  • Shitori Shrine (shrine)

Sister city


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