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Kinokawa, Regional hub in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan

Kinokawa is a city in Wakayama Prefecture situated between mountain ranges with rivers flowing through its landscape. The area combines rural villages and agricultural land integrated into the surrounding terrain.

The city formed in 2005 when five separate towns merged into one administrative area. This consolidation brought together communities that had developed independently for centuries.

Local temples and shrines reveal how communities gathered for worship and celebration across generations. These sites show the spiritual practices that shaped daily life in this region.

The city has everyday services and schools distributed across its neighborhoods for local residents. Visitors will find a quiet rural setting with accessible paths connecting different areas.

A renowned surgeon from this region performed a groundbreaking medical operation in the early 1800s. This achievement made the area significant in the history of medicine.

Location: Wakayama Prefecture

Inception: November 7, 2005

Reference: 302082

Shares border with: Wakayama, Kainan, Iwade, Katsuragi, Kimino, Sennan, Izumisano, Kaizuka, Kishiwada

Website: https://city.kinokawa.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.26972,135.36278

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:31

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