Shimotsuke, City in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan
Shimotsuke extends across 74.59 square kilometers of land in southern Tochigi Prefecture, bordered by Utsunomiya to the north and Oyama to the south.
The establishment of Shimotsuke in 2006 united three distinct municipalities: Minamikawachi, Kokubunji, and Ishibashi, marking a new chapter in local administration.
The Shimotsuke Yakushi-ji temple complex presents architectural elements and religious traditions dating back to the ancient Nara period of Japan.
The city connects to major urban centers through the JR East Tohoku Main Line and provides access to National Routes 4 and 352.
Medical education distinguishes Shimotsuke as the location of Jichi Medical University, which trains physicians for rural healthcare service across Japan.
Location: Tochigi Prefecture
Inception: January 10, 2006
Shares border with: Utsunomiya, Oyama, Tochigi, Moka, Mibu, Kaminokawa
Website: https://city.shimotsuke.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 36.39486,139.85181
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:22
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