Iwami [town] - Iwami

Japanese: 岩美[町] - いわみ
Iwami [town] - Iwami
A town in Iwami County in eastern Tottori Prefecture, bordering Hyogo Prefecture. It lies in the Gamou River basin, and Uradome, in the center of the town, was a castle town from the Sengoku to Edo periods. Fishing is a thriving industry. Uradome Coast (a scenic spot and natural monument) is part of the San'in Kaigan National Park, and there is also a swimming beach. There is also a colony of Japanese iris (a natural monument) and Iwai Onsen. Area: 122.32 km2 . Population: 12,362 (2010).

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Japanese:
鳥取県東部,兵庫県に接する岩美郡の町。蒲生(がもう)川流域を占め,中心の浦富(うらどめ)は戦国〜江戸時代の城下町。漁業が盛ん。浦富海岸(名勝,天然記念物)は山陰海岸国立公園に属し,海水浴場もある。カキツバタ群落(天然記念物),岩井温泉がある。122.32km2。1万2362人(2010)。

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