Owase

Owase sits on the southeastern Kii Peninsula and consists of ninety percent forested mountains and indented bays along the shore. The city stretches between dense woods inland and a natural harbor by the sea.

The municipal system made the place a town in April 1889 and elevated it to city status in June 1954 through the merger of nearby villages. The transformation brought new administrative structures and expanded the territory considerably.

The Ya Ya Matsuri takes place from February first to fifth and shapes life in town with parades and gatherings in the streets. Residents have celebrated this festival for many generations and continue their local traditions through it.

The Kisei Main Line connects the place by rail to other regions and makes traveling along the coast easier. The harbor provides access to maritime connections and sits centrally in town.

The city receives exceptionally high rainfall throughout the year and ranks among the wettest low-altitude places in the subtropical climate zone of Japan. Visitors often experience dense greenery and strong waterfalls even outside the rainy season.

Location: Mie Prefecture

Inception: June 20, 1954

Reference: 242098

Shares border with: Kumano, Kihoku, Kamikitayama

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

GPS coordinates: 34.07078,136.19097

Latest update: December 12, 2025 22:05