Nishishirakawa district, Administrative district in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan.
Description
Nishishirakawa district is an administrative area in Fukushima Prefecture comprising four municipalities: Yabuki, Izumizaki, Nakajima, and Nishigo. These towns together form a region with varied landscapes and independent local communities.
History
The district was established in 1879 as part of a broader administrative reorganization in Fukushima Prefecture. In 2005, three former villages merged into Shirakawa city, reshaping the region's composition.
Culture
Each municipality within Nishishirakawa district maintains independent governance structures while contributing to the broader administrative framework of Fukushima Prefecture.
Practical
The four municipalities are relatively accessible to visit, with each having its own local center and services. Visitors planning to explore multiple areas should arrange transportation in advance, as public connections between them may be limited.
Did you know?
Three former villages of the district - Higashi, Omotego, and Taishin - merged into Shirakawa city in 2005, reshaping the regional structure.
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Sesshō-seki
12.7 km
Komine Castle
8.6 km
Mount Nasu
14.5 km
Shirakawa Barrier
15.7 km
Nasu Animal Kingdom
8.3 km
ブリティッシュヒルズ
12.3 km
Nasu Safari Park
15.2 km
Nanko Park
10.3 km
Nasu Ropeway
13.2 km
Seiji Fujishiro Museum
13.2 kmジェイアールバス関東白河支店
10.3 km
雪割橋
3.9 km
Mount Asahi
13.9 km
Shirakawa Castle
11.1 km
Nasu Alpaca Farm
7.1 km
Nasu Orgel Museum
15.3 km
甲子大橋
11.9 kmKariyado Haiji
15.9 km
Shirakawa Funada-Motonuma Sites
15.2 km
Ryūkō-ji
8.9 kmRyugazuka Kofun
15.5 kmShimofusazuka Kofun
15.5 km
白河橋
7.7 kmYachikubo Kofun
14.5 km
Shirakawa Sekinomori Park
16 km那須高原りんどう湖ファミリー牧場
14.2 km
Nasu Highlands
12 kmMount Sanbonyari
14.3 km
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