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TOTTORI YAMAGUCHI
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h A prefecture of Japan located in the Chugoku region. A prefecture of Japan in the Chugoku region on Hon-
a The capital is the city of Tottori. It is the least popu- shu island. The capital is the city of Yamaguchi, in
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t lous prefecture in Japan. the center of the prefecture. The largest city, howev-
e
Total Area: 3,507.19 km2 (1,354.13 sq mi)
r er, is Shimonoseki.
Total Area: 6,110.94 km2 (2,359.45 sq mi)
Total Population: 413,336
Total Population: 936,231
Major Cities:
Major Cities:
Kurayoshi Tottori (capital)
Hagi San'yo-Onoda
Sakaiminato Yonago
Hikari Shimonoseki
Economy:
Hofu Shunan
Tottori Prefecture is heavily agricultural and its prod-
ucts are shipped to the major cities of Japan. Some of Iwakuni Ube
the famous products are the nashi pear, nagaimo yam, Kudamatsu Yamaguchi (capital)
Japanese scallion, negi, and watermelon. The prefec-
ture is also a major center of rice production. Mine Yanai

Customs and Heritage: Nagato

-Daisen: The highest mountain in the Chugoku re- Economy: N/A
gion, and the most important volcano on the Daisen Customs and Heritage:
volcanic belt. This mountain is the highest in the
Chugoku region, and the most important volcano on -Akiyoshido: Japan's longest cave. This spacious
the Daisen volcanic belt. cave is up to 100 meters wide and has 8.79 kilome-
ters of passages.
-Jinpukaku: Western-style French Renaissance style
residence of the Ikeda clan located in the city of Tot- -Gwangyang Beech ferry: From Shimonoseki to
tori. Jinpukaku was commissioned in 1906 by the Gwangyang in South Korea.
14th lord of the Ikeda clan, Nakahiro Ikeda. -Kanpu Ferry: From Shimonoseki to Pusan in South
Korea.
-Sanbutsu-ji: A Buddhist temple in the town of
Misasa, Tottori Prefecture. The Nageire Hall of -Kintai Bridge- A historical wooden arch bridge, in
Sanbutsu-ji, built in the Heian pe- the city of Iwakuni. The bridge was built in
riod is designated a National 1673, spanning the Nishiki River in a
Treasure of Japan. series of five wooden arches. It is
located on the foot of Mt. Yokoya-
-Sakai Port: Ferry
route to Oki Island, ma, the top of which holds
and international con- Iwakuni Castle.
tainer hub. -Orient Ferry: From Shimonose-

-Tottori Sand Dunes:
Unique sand dunes located
near Tottori city. They are the
only large dune system in Japan

Cuisine: N/A

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