Nichihara, Shimane
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Nichihara
日原町 | |
|---|---|
Former town | |
| Nichihara-chō | |
 Nichihara Observatory | |
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 Interactive map of Nichihara | |
| Coordinates: 34°28′N 131°45′E / 34.467°N 131.750°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Prefecture | Shimane |
| District | Kanoashi |
| Merged | September 25, 2005 |
| Area | |
• Total | 167.24 km2 (64.57 sq mi) |
| Population (2003) | |
• Total | 4,255 |
| • Density | 25.44/km2 (65.90/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 699-5292 |
| Website | Official website (archived) |
Nichihara (日原町, Nichihara-chō) was a town located in Kanoashi District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 4,255 and a density of 25.44 persons per km2. The total area was 167.24 km2.[1]
On September 25, 2005, Nichihara was merged into the expanded town of Tsuwano.[2]
The town has a sky observatory which once had one of the biggest lenses in Japan.
The Takatsu river runs through the town and in the summer season fishermen catch Ayu fish, a local delicacy. It is said to be the cleanest river in Japan, thus producing said Ayu fish.
