Mimasaka, Administrative city in Okayama Prefecture, Japan
Mimasaka extends across 429 square kilometers of hills and forests, with Mount Ushiro reaching 1344 meters as the highest peak in Okayama Prefecture.
The city established on March 31, 2005, through the merger of multiple towns including Aida, Ohara, Sakuto, and the village of Higashiawakura.
The Awai Kasuga Kabuki performances, occurring every October during the Kasuga Shrine Autumn Festival, represent a designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
Transportation networks include the Kishin Line railway with stations at Mimasaka-Doi, Mimasaka-Emi, Narahara, and Hayashino, plus access via the Chugoku Expressway.
The BELL PEAL Natural Park contains a six-ton bell with a two-meter diameter, offering views of Mount Hyonosen, Mount Nagi, and Shodo Island.
Location: Okayama Prefecture
Inception: March 31, 2005
Website: https://www.city.mimasaka.lg.jp/
Shares border with: Bizen, Wake, Misaki, Nishiawakura, Shoo, Nagi, Shiso, Sayo, Chizu
Website: https://city.mimasaka.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.00861,134.14858
Latest update: May 28, 2025 22:37
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