Tono, Rural heritage town in Iwate Prefecture, Japan
The city spreads across 825 square kilometers of land in central Iwate Prefecture, within the Sarugaishi River floodplain surrounded by mountains.
The area contains archaeological evidence from the Jomon period and served as a battleground during the Early Nine-Years War between 1051 and 1063.
The Tono Municipal Museum preserves local folklore collections, including the stories gathered by folklorist Kunio Yanagita published in Tono Monogatari in 1910.
Visitors access the city through the JR Kamaishi Line railway system, with local buses connecting main attractions and rental bicycles available for exploration.
The Kappabuchi Pool near Jokanji Temple features a shrine dedicated to kappa water spirits, which local tales describe as turtle-like creatures inhabiting rivers.
Location: Iwate Prefecture
Inception: December 1, 1954
Shares border with: Kamaishi, Hanamaki, Oshu, Miyako, Otsuchi, Sumita
Website: https://city.tono.iwate.jp
GPS coordinates: 39.33203,141.53289
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:52
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