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Koumi, town in Minamisaku district, Nagano prefecture, Japan

Description

Koumi is a small town in Nagano Prefecture, in the Minamisaku District of Japan's southern alpine region. It sits in a mountain valley surrounded by forested hills, with traditional wooden buildings and residential areas forming the main settlement pattern.

History

The town developed as an administrative unit in a mountainous area traditionally oriented toward forestry and small settlements. Over time, it has maintained its rural character as a sparsely developed community in the highlands.

Practical

Visitors should be prepared to move at the quiet, slower pace of a mountain town where most services remain concentrated in the center. The best way to explore is on foot along the calm streets, especially during clear weather, as the terrain includes steep sections.

Inception
September 30, 1956
Shares border with
Chino, Sakuho, Minamimaki, Minamiaiki, Kitaaiki
GPS coordinates
36.09503,138.48350
Latest update
December 14, 2025 17:01

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