Mihara, Port city in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
Mihara is a port city in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, stretching from a river valley to the coast of the Seto Inland Sea. The urban area encompasses several merged plains and a seaport regularly served by ferry connections.
The settlement grew around a castle built during the 16th century wartime period. It officially became a city in 1936 through merger with neighboring areas.
The name combines three former plain areas that now form the urban territory. Visitors can observe active religious practice at local shrines and temples, while an August folk festival fills the streets with dance and music.
The city can be reached by a high-speed rail station and ferry connections from the port. Those exploring the area will find several neighborhoods accessible on foot or by local transport.
A river runs through the center and flows directly into the inland sea, which once eased defense of the old castle site. This waterway still shapes the layout and location of many public facilities today.
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