Tsuyama, Historical castle town in northern Okayama Prefecture, Japan
The city spans across valleys with mountains forming natural borders, containing numerous preserved buildings from the feudal period along its main streets.
Established in 713 as the capital of Mimasaka Province, Tsuyama gained prominence when Tokugawa Ieyasu awarded the region to Tadamasa Mori in 1603.
Scholars from Tsuyama made substantial contributions to Japanese society by translating foreign texts and developing policies regarding Western influences during the 1700s.
Travelers reach Tsuyama by taking the Sanyo Line to Okayama Station, then transferring to the Tsuyama Line for an hour-long journey north.
The local dialect includes specific expressions such as 'bucchi,' meaning 'very,' which distinguishes it from standard Japanese language patterns.
Location: Okayama Prefecture
Inception: February 11, 1929
Website: https://www.city.tsuyama.lg.jp/
Shares border with: Maniwa, Kagamino, Shoo, Nagi, Misaki, Tottori, Chizu
Website: https://city.tsuyama.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.06911,134.00447
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:51
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