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Okuizumo, Mountain town in Nita district, Japan

Okuizumo extends across 368 square kilometers of mountainous terrain in northeastern Shimane Prefecture, with Mount Sarumasa rising 1,267 meters above sea level.

The town emerged on March 31, 2005, through the consolidation of Nita and Yokota towns, following centuries of significance as a steel production center.

The Okuizumo Sword and Tatara Museum presents demonstrations of traditional Japanese sword crafting techniques using locally produced tamahagane steel.

Visitors can reach Okuizumo via the JR West Kisuki Line or National Routes 314 and 432, with temperatures averaging 12.3 degrees Celsius throughout the year.

The Orochi sightseeing train travels through the mountains, offering views of geological formations and cascading streams in the Oni no Shitaburui area.

Location: Shimane Prefecture

Location: Nita district

Inception: March 31, 2005

Website: https://www.town.okuizumo.shimane.jp/

Shares border with: Shobara, Nichinan, Yasugi, Unnan

Website: https://town.okuizumo.shimane.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.19733,133.00231

Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:08

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