Agano, Administrative city in Niigata Prefecture, Japan
The city of Agano extends across 192 square kilometers of varied terrain, including mountains, forests, and agricultural fields along the Agano River.
Four distinct municipalities, Suibara, Yasuda, Kyogase, and Sasakami, merged on April 1, 2004, to establish the current city of Agano.
The Gozu Mountain Range Yama-biraki Ceremony on May 3 initiates the climbing season with traditional practices and celebrations near Mount Gozu.
The city maintains eleven elementary schools, four junior high schools, and one public high school, serving the educational needs of local residents.
Lake Hyoko hosts an annual fireworks festival on August 25, where thousands gather along the shore to watch illuminations reflect on the water.
Location: Niigata Prefecture
Inception: April 1, 2004
Website: https://www.city.agano.niigata.jp/
Shares border with: Niigata, Shibata, Gosen, Aga
Website: https://city.agano.niigata.jp
GPS coordinates: 37.83444,139.22600
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:05
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