Nichinan, Tottori


Nichinan is a town located in Hino District, Tottori Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2016, the town had an estimated population of 4,665 and a density of 13.7 persons per square kilometre. The total area is, representing 10% of the total area of Tottori Prefecture, and making it the largest administrative district in the prefecture. 90% of the town is covered by forest, and 5% of the land is arable. Areas of Nichinan are part of Hiba-Dogo-Taishaku Quasi-National Park.

Geography

Nichinan is a landlocked town located at the south-western tip of Hino District. The town is mountainous and located on the backbone of the Chūgoku Mountains.

Mountains

The Hino River originates in Nichinan. Four of its major tributaries in Nichinan include:
Nichinan, while located in Tottori Prefecture, borders three other prefectures: Okayama Prefecture, Hiroshima Prefecture, and Shimane Prefecture.
The Nichinan Cultural Center, located next to the Nichinan Town Hall, houses the town's three main cultural facilities in one building. The Cultural Center is accessible by bus, or a 30-minute walk, from the JR West Hakubi Line Shōyama Station.

Junior high school

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