Kurayoshi, Historic merchant city in Tottori Prefecture, Japan
Kurayoshi extends across 272 square kilometers of central Tottori Prefecture, with mountains to the south and agricultural plains near the Sea of Japan.
The city originated as the capital of Hoki Province, later developing into a commercial center with the construction of Tauchi and Utsubukiyama castles during medieval times.
The Utsubuki-Tamagawa district contains preserved merchant buildings from the Edo period, featuring traditional soil-lacquered warehouses with white walls and wooden structures.
Visitors reach Kurayoshi via the Super Hakuto Limited Express train from Osaka in three hours or by highway buses connecting to Hiroshima in four hours.
The Kurayoshi plain produces Nijisseiki pears, with a dedicated museum showcasing the cultivation and heritage of this regional fruit.
Location: Tottori Prefecture
Inception: October 1, 1889
Website: https://www.city.kurayoshi.lg.jp/
Shares border with: Hokuei, Kofu, Maniwa, Yurihama, Kotoura, Misasa
Website: https://city.kurayoshi.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.43011,133.82553
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:57
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