Oshika

Oshika extends across 248 square kilometers between the Ina Mountains and Akaishi Mountains, with the Japan Median Tectonic Line running through its southern section.

The village of Oshika formally established its administrative structure on April 1, 1889, following the dissolution of the traditional Japanese provincial system.

The village maintains one elementary school and one middle school, reflecting the traditional Japanese educational system in rural mountain communities.

The village connects to other regions through National Route 152, while the absence of railway services affects transportation options for its 928 residents.

The population density of Oshika measures 3.9 persons per square kilometer, marking it as one of the most sparsely populated areas in Nagano Prefecture.

Location: Shimoina district

Inception: April 1, 1889

Shares border with: Shizuoka, Ina, Komagane, Iida, Matsukawa, Nakagawa, Toyooka

Website: http://vill.ooshika.nagano.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.57819,138.03400

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:49