Wakayama Prefecture
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is a prefecture
of Japan
located on the Kii Peninsula
in the Kansai
region on Honshū
island
. The capital is the city of Wakayama
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s) in October of every year.
and an increasingly popular tourist destination as people flock to see its ancient temples set amidst the towering cedar trees at the top of the mountain. The Sacred sites and pilgrimage routes
in the Kii Mountain Range
extend for miles throughout the prefecture and together have been recognized as Japan's 11th UNESCO World Heritage site.
The Kumano Shrine
s are located on the southern tip of the prefecture.
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Prefectures of Japan
The prefectures of Japan are the country's 47 subnational jurisdictions: one "metropolis" , Tokyo; one "circuit" , Hokkaidō; two urban prefectures , Osaka and Kyoto; and 43 other prefectures . In Japanese, they are commonly referred to as...
of Japan
Japan
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located on the Kii Peninsula
Kii Peninsula
The is the largest peninsula on the island of Honshū in Japan. The area south of the “Central Tectonic Line” is called Nankii , and includes the most poleward living coral reefs in the world due to the presence of the warm Kuroshio Current, though these are threatened by global warming and human...
in the Kansai
Kansai
The or the lies in the southern-central region of Japan's main island Honshū. The region includes the prefectures of Mie, Nara, Wakayama, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyōgo, and Shiga. Depending on who makes the distinction, Fukui, Tokushima and even Tottori Prefecture are also included...
region on Honshū
Honshu
is the largest island of Japan. The nation's main island, it is south of Hokkaido across the Tsugaru Strait, north of Shikoku across the Inland Sea, and northeast of Kyushu across the Kanmon Strait...
island
Island
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. The capital is the city of Wakayama
Wakayama, Wakayama
is the capital city of Wakayama Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan.-Background:Wakayama occupies 4% of the land area and has 40% of Wakayama prefecture's population. The city was founded on April 1, 1889....
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History
Present-day Wakayama is mostly the western part of the province of KiiKii Province
, or , was a province of Japan in the part of Honshū that is today Wakayama Prefecture, as well as the southern part of Mie Prefecture. Kii bordered Ise, Izumi, Kawachi, Shima, and Yamato Provinces. The Kii Peninsula takes its name from this province....
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1953 Wakayama Prefecture flood disaster
On July 17 to 18, a torrential heavy rain occurred, followed by collapse of levees, river flooding and landslides in widely area, which destroyed many bridges and houses. According to Japanese Government official confirmed report, 1,015 people died, with 5,709 injured and 7,115 houses lost.Cities
Nine cities are located in Wakayama Prefecture:
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Iwade, Wakayama is a city located in Wakayama, Japan.At the end of July 2006, the city had a population of 51,496. The total area is 38.50km².Negoroji temple was founded in 12th century... Kainan, Wakayama is a city located in Wakayama, Japan.As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 55,763. The total area is 101.18 km².The city was founded on May 1, 1934.On April 1, 2005 the town of Shimotsu, from Kaisō District, was merged into Kainan.... Kinokawa, Wakayama is a city located in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan.As of April 30, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 67,835 with 25,607 households and a population density of 297.21 persons per km²... |
Shingu, Wakayama is a city located in Wakayama, Japan.As of May 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 32,288, with a household number of 16,003, and the density of 126.41 persons per km². The total area is 255.43 km².... Tanabe, Wakayama is the second biggest city in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan.As of 2008 , the city has an estimated population of 80,398 and a density of 78.3 persons per km². The total area is 1026.77 km². The city was founded on May 20, 1942.Tanabe is on the coast and surrounded by mountains... Wakayama, Wakayama is the capital city of Wakayama Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan.-Background:Wakayama occupies 4% of the land area and has 40% of Wakayama prefecture's population. The city was founded on April 1, 1889.... (capital) |
Towns and villages
These are the towns and villages in each districtDistricts of Japan
The was most recently used as an administrative unit in Japan between 1878 and 1921 and is roughly equivalent to the county of the United States, ranking at the level below prefecture and above city, town or village. As of 2008, cities belong directly to prefectures and are independent from...
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Higashimuro District, Wakayama Higashimuro is a district located in Wakayama, Japan. As of September 1, 2008, the district has an estimated Population of 43,306 and a Density of 64.8 persons/km²...
Ito District, Wakayama is a district located in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of September 1, 2008, the district has an estimated population of 28,171 and a density of 84.6 persons/km². The total area is 332.93 km².- Towns and villages :* Katsuragi* Kōya* Kudoyama- Timeline :...
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Kaiso District, Wakayama is a district located in Wakayama, Japan. As of September 1, 2008, the district has an estimated Population of 10,988 and a Density of 85.6 persons/km². The total area is 128.31 km².- Mergers :...
Nishimuro District, Wakayama is a district located in Wakayama, Japan. As of September 1, 2008, the district has an estimated Population of 42,840 and a Density of 98.9 persons/km²...
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Economy
Wakayama supplies most of Japan with its high production of mikans (Mandarin OrangeMandarin orange
The orange, also known as the ' or mandarine , is a small citrus tree with fruit resembling other oranges. Mandarin oranges are usually eaten plain or in fruit salads...
s) in October of every year.
Culture
in the Ito District is the headquarters of the Shingon sect of Japanese Buddhism. It is home to one of the first Japanese style Buddhist temples in Japan and remains a site of pilgrimagePilgrimage
A pilgrimage is a journey or search of great moral or spiritual significance. Typically, it is a journey to a shrine or other location of importance to a person's beliefs and faith...
and an increasingly popular tourist destination as people flock to see its ancient temples set amidst the towering cedar trees at the top of the mountain. The Sacred sites and pilgrimage routes
Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range
Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the Kii Peninsula in Japan.- Selection criteria :...
in the Kii Mountain Range
Kii Mountains
is a mountainous region covering most of the Kii Peninsula. They lie south of the Japan Median Tectonic Line in Wakayama, Nara, and Mie prefectures. The mountains are arranged roughly northeast to southwest.-History:...
extend for miles throughout the prefecture and together have been recognized as Japan's 11th UNESCO World Heritage site.
The Kumano Shrine
Kumano Shrine
A ' is a type of Shinto shrine which enshrines the three Kumano mountains: Hongū, Shingū, and Nachi . There are more than 3000 Kumano shrines in Japan, and each has received its kami from another Kumano shrine through a process of propagation called or...
s are located on the southern tip of the prefecture.
Sister relationships
Wakayama Prefecture has friendship and sister relationships with six places outside Japan. These are RichmondRichmond, British Columbia
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, Canada
Canada
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; Shandong
Shandong
' is a Province located on the eastern coast of the People's Republic of China. Shandong has played a major role in Chinese history from the beginning of Chinese civilization along the lower reaches of the Yellow River and served as a pivotal cultural and religious site for Taoism, Chinese...
, People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
; Pyrénées-Orientales
Pyrénées-Orientales
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, France
France
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; Florida
Florida
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, United States
United States
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; Sinaloa
Sinaloa
Sinaloa officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Sinaloa is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 18 municipalities and its capital city is Culiacán Rosales....
, Mexico
Mexico
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; and Galicia, Spain
Spain
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Railroad
- JR West
- Hanwa LineHanwa LineThe is one of commuter rail lines and services in Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto Metropolitan Area, owned and operated by West Japan Railway Company. The line runs between Osaka and Wakayama, Japan and has a 1.7-kilometre branchline in Osaka suburb....
- Kinokuni Line
- Wakayama LineWakayama LineThe is a railway line that links Nara Prefecture to Wakayama Prefecture in Japan, operated by West Japan Railway Company . It runs from Ōji Station on the Yamatoji Line to Wakayama Station on the Hanwa Line and Kisei Main Line, with through train service to JR Namba via the Yamatoji Line and to...
- Hanwa Line
- JR Tokai
- Kisei Line
- NankaiNankai Electric Railwayis a private railway in Japan. IC cards are accepted.Nankai Railway Company was founded on June 16, 1884, then became one of the companies that merge to form Kinki Nippon Railway Co., Ltd. in 1944. However Kin-nichi transferred the former Nankai Railway Company Lines to present Nankai Electric...
- Nankai Line
- Koya Line
- Kada LineNankai Kada Lineis a railway line in Wakayama Prefecture owned by Nankai Electric Railway. This line joins the Nankai Main Line.-Stations:...
- Kishu Railway
- Wakayama Electric Railway
National Highway
- Route 24
- Route 26
- Route 42
- Route 168 (Shingu-GojoGojo, Narais a city located in Nara Prefecture, Japan.As of May 31, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 35,380 wit 13,864 households and the density of 121.17 persons per km²...
-IkomaIkoma, Narais a city located in the north-west end of Nara Prefecture, Japan.As of June 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 120,304, with 46,989 households and the density of 2,262.20 persons per km², and it is the third biggest population in the prefecture...
-Hirakata) - Route 169 (Shingu-KumanoKumano, Mieis a city located in Mie, Japan.The city was founded on November 3, 1954.On November 1, 2005 the town of Kiwa, from Minamimuro District, was merged into Kumano....
-Kawakami-Yoshino-AsukaAsuka, Narais a village located in Takaichi District, Nara, Japan.As of September 1, 2007, the village has an estimated population of 6,146 and a density of 255.23 persons per km². The total area is 24.08 km².Asuka is the land where ancient palaces were located...
-Kashihara-NaraNara, Narais the capital city of Nara Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan. The city occupies the northern part of Nara Prefecture, directly bordering Kyoto Prefecture...
) - Route 311 (Kamitonda-Tanabe-Shingu-kumano-Owase)
- Route 370 (Kainan-Hashimoto-Gojo-UdaUda, Narais a city located in northeastern Nara, Japan.On January 1, 2006, the towns of Haibara, Ōuda and Utano, and the village of Murō, all from Uda District, were merged to form Uda City. As of December 29, 2005 the population was 38,648 people. The total area is 247.62 km².Each former town became a ward...
-Nara) - Route 371 (Kawachinagano-Hashimoto-Koya-Kushimoto)
- Route 424