Yusuhara, Mountain town in Takaoka District, Japan.
Yusuhara extends across 236 square kilometers in the northwestern part of Kōchi Prefecture, with forests covering 91 percent of its territory.
The village received town status in 1966 after being established as a municipality in 1889 during the implementation of Japan's modern local government system.
The town features six contemporary buildings designed by architect Kengo Kuma, including a library with polished cedar surfaces and a ceiling resembling an upside-down forest.
Visitors can reach Yusuhara by car, approximately 75 minutes from Susaki-chuo Interchange on Kochi Expressway, as the town lacks direct railway connections.
The municipality generates electricity through renewable sources, including wind power, solar installations, and small hydroelectric turbines throughout its mountain location.
Location: Kōchi Prefecture
Location: Takaoka District
Inception: April 1, 1889
Shares border with: Tsuno, Shimanto, Seiyo, Kumakogen, Kihoku
Website: http://town.yusuhara.kochi.jp
GPS coordinates: 33.39219,132.92703
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:52
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