Chizu, Tottori
Chizu (智頭町, Chizu-chō) is a town located in Yazu District, Tottori Prefecture, Japan.
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 Location of Chizu in Tottori Prefecture | |
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| Coordinates: 35°16′N 134°14′E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Chūgoku San'in |
| Prefecture | Tottori Prefecture |
| District | Yazu |
| Area | |
| • Total | 224.61 km2 (86.72 sq mi) |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 7,031 (estimated October 1, 2,016) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (JST) |
| Website | www1 |
As of 2016, the town has an estimated population of 7,031. The total area is 224.61 km². The population has been steadily declining since the 1970s. Because of this decline, in March 2012 the town closed down six elementary schools and opened a single integrated school. There is also one junior high school and one agricultural and forestry high school.
The main industry in the area is logging, woodworking, tourism, and brewing.
Notable Places
- Ishitani Family Residence - Important Cultural Property
- Itaibara Village - Showa era buildings
- Mount Nagi
- Suwa Jinja
Sister City
Since October 10, 1999 Chizu has maintained a sister city relationship with Yanggu County, Gangwon, South Korea.
Transportation
Chizu is accessible by train (Inbi Line and Chizu Express), road, and bus.
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External links
- Chizu official website (in Japanese)
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