Minano, town in Chichibu district, Saitama prefecture, Japan
Minano is a town in the Chichibu district of Saitama Prefecture in Japan. The area features a mix of mountain terrain, river valleys, and residential settlements spread across the landscape.
Minano developed as a settlement in this mountainous region and later became an administrative municipality. The area was shaped by its location between rivers and mountains, which influenced local trade and settlement patterns.
Minano is connected to surrounding communities in the Chichibu district via local roads. The best time to visit is during milder seasons when mountain routes are accessible and weather allows for exploring the landscape.
Location: Saitama Prefecture
Location: Chichibu district
Inception: March 1, 1955
Shares border with: Higashichichibu, Nagatoro, Yorii, Kamikawa, Chichibu, Honjo
Website: https://town.minano.saitama.jp
GPS coordinates: 36.07083,139.09878
Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:20
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