Iwafune [town] - Iwafune

Japanese: 岩舟[町] - いわふね

A former town in Shimotsuga County in southern Tochigi Prefecture. The town is served by the Ryomo Line and the Tobu Nikko Line. The northern half is hilly and forested, while the southern half is flat and rich in farmland. The town produces grapes, pears, rice, wheat, and other crops, and is known for its Iwafune stone for construction. Koshoji Temple (Iwafune Jizo) is located on top of Mt. Iwafune. The town sustained damage in the Great East Japan Earthquake. In April 2014, it was incorporated into Tochigi City. Area: ^{46.74 km2} . Population: 18,241 (2010).

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Japanese:

栃木県南部，下都賀(しもつが)郡の旧町。両毛線と東武日光線が通じる。北半は丘陵で山林が多く，南半は平地で農地に富む。ブドウ，ナシ，米，麦などを産し，建築用の岩舟石を特産する。岩舟山上に高勝寺（岩舟地蔵尊）がある。東日本大震災で，町内において被害が発生。2014年４月栃木市へ編入。46.74km²。１万8241人（2010）。

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