Ryūō, Shiga


Ryūō is a town located in Gamō District, Shiga Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2016, the town has an estimated population of 12,130 and a density of 270 persons per km². The total area is 44.52 km².

Geography

Ryūō is located in the center of Shiga. The Hino River and its 3 tributaries, Zenkōji-gawa, Sofu-gawa, and Sōshirō-gawa, run on the flat land between Mount Kagami on the West and Mount Yukino on the East. Hilly regions cover the southern area in and out of Ryūō.

Industry

Education

; Elementary Schools
; Junior High Schools
Previously the city hosted a Brazilian school, Colégio Latino de Shiga. It moved to Omihachiman and changed its name to Colégio Latino do Japão.

Traffic

Railway

There are no railways in Ryūō. The nearest station is Shinohara Station, but many people find the Ōmi-Hachiman Station or Yasu Station to be more convenient.

Road

; Toll Road
; National Highway
; Prefecture Route