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Uenohara, Mountain city in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan

Uenohara extends across 125 square kilometers of mountainous terrain, bordered by Mount Mikuni, Mount Ogi, and Mount Mito along the Sagami River.

Archaeological excavations throughout Uenohara reveal extensive settlements from the Jomon period, with fewer remains dating back to the Yayoi period.

The Mushono-Dainembutsu dance, performed in Uenohara, represents a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan.

The Chuo Main Line railway and Chuo Expressway connect Uenohara to Tokyo, making it accessible for travelers from the metropolitan area.

The city maintains five elementary schools, three junior high schools, and houses the specialized Teikyo University of Science.

Location: Yamanashi Prefecture

Inception: February 13, 2005

Website: https://www.city.uenohara.yamanashi.jp/

Shares border with: Otsuki, Tsuru, Doshi, Kosuge, Okutama, Hinohara, Sagamihara

Website: https://city.uenohara.yamanashi.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.63019,139.10856

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:41

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