Yakuno [town] - Yakuno

Japanese: 夜久野[町] - やくの

A former town in Amata County in the central-western part of Kyoto Prefecture. It occupies the mountainous area in the upper reaches of the Maki River, a tributary of the Yura River, and is served by the San'in Main Line. The town is primarily agricultural, producing chestnuts and grapes. The stone processing industry, which produces stone monuments and stone towers, is thriving. There is a ski resort in Yakunogahara. In January 2006, it was incorporated into Fukuchiyama City along with Oe Town, Kasa County, and Miwa Town, Amata County. 100.99 ^km2 . 4,918 people (2003).

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Japanese:

京都府中西部，天田(あまた)郡の旧町。由良川の支流牧川の上流域の山地を占め，山陰本線が通じる。農業が主で，クリ，ブドウなどを産する。石碑，石塔などの石材加工業が盛ん。夜久野ヶ原にはスキー場がある。2006年１月加佐郡大江町，天田郡三和町と福知山市へ編入。100.99km²。4918人（2003）。

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