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Oyama, Administrative town in Sunto District, Japan

Oyama extends across 135.74 square kilometers between the Tanzawa Mountains and Mount Fuji foothills, containing 17,297 residents within 7,496 households.

The area originated as a post town during the Heian period and remained under direct control of the Tokugawa shogunate throughout the Edo period.

The town celebrates its connection to Mount Fuji through the Higashiguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine, which serves as a spiritual center for local residents.

The Central Japan Railway Company operates regular services at Suruga-Oyama Station, connecting the town to major transportation networks including the Tomei Expressway.

Located at an average altitude of 800 meters, Oyama maintains forest coverage across 65 percent of its territory, creating a distinct cool climate zone.

Location: Sunto District

Inception: August 1, 1912

Website: https://www.fuji-oyama.jp/

Shares border with: Gotemba, Fujinomiya, Minamiashigara, Hakone, Yamakita, Fujiyoshida, Yamanakako, Narusawa

Website: https://fuji-oyama.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.36008,138.98728

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:47

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