Yasu, Industrial city in Shiga Prefecture, Japan
Located on the eastern shore of Lake Biwa, Yasu spans 80 square kilometers with Mount Mikami dominating its landscape and natural features.
The municipality gained city status on October 1, 2004, following the merger of several towns, including the neighboring Chuzu district.
Mount Mikami, referred to locally as Omi Fuji, features in numerous Japanese poems and contains the significant Mikami Shrine at its base.
The city maintains six elementary schools, three middle schools, and one public high school, serving its population of approximately 50,000 residents.
Sanmina's facility in Yasu produces specialized electronics and testing systems for digital cameras, contributing to Japanese technological advancement.
Location: Shiga Prefecture
Inception: October 1, 2004
Website: https://www.city.yasu.lg.jp/
Shares border with: Moriyama, Ritto, Konan, Omihachiman, Ryuo
Website: https://city.yasu.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.06747,136.02583
Latest update: May 28, 2025 08:42
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Sagawa Art Museum
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Biwako Wanwan Oukoku
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Mikami Shrine
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賀茂神社
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Former Nishikawa Residence
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Andrews Memorial Hall
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Former Hachiman Post Office
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Borderless Art Museum NO-MA
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Yasu Library
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Kamezuka Kofun
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蓮乗寺
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Mount Mikami
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