Tottori Prefecture: Prefecture of Japan
Tottori Prefecture (鳥取県, Tottori-ken) is a Japanese prefecture in the Chūgoku region of the island of Honshu.
The capital is the city of Tottori. It is the least populous prefecture in Japan.
Tottori 鳥取県 | |
|---|---|
| Japanese transcription(s) | |
| • Romaji | Tottori-ken |
 Flag  Symbol | |
 Location of Tottori in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 35°30′14″N 134°14′15″E / 35.50389°N 134.23750°E | |
| Country |  Japan |
| Region | Chūgoku |
| Island | Honshu |
| Capital | Tottori (city) |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Shinji Hirai |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,507.19 km2 (1,354.13 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 41st |
| Population (April 1, 2011) | |
| • Total | 584,982 |
| • Rank | 47th |
| • Density | 170/km2 (430/sq mi) |
| ISO 3166 code | JP-31 |
| Prefectural flower | Nijisseiki nashi pear blossom (Pyrus pyrifolia) |
| Prefectural tree | Daisenkyaraboku (Taxus cuspidata) |
| Prefectural bird | Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata) |
| Prefectural bird | {{{Fish}}} |
| Number of districts | 5 |
| Number of municipalities | 19 |
| Website | www.pref.tottori.jp/ english/ |
History
Before the Meiji Restoration, Tottori encompassed the old provinces of Hōki and Inaba.
Geography
The northern coastline of Tottori faces the Sea of Japan. Its eastern border meets Hyōgo Prefecture. The southern border meets Okayama Prefecture and Hiroshima Prefecture. The western border meets Shimane Prefecture.
Cities
Four cities are located in Tottori Prefecture:
- Kurayoshi
- Sakaiminato
- Tottori (capital)
- Yonago
National Parks
National Parks are established in about 14% of the total land area of the prefecture.
Shrines and Temples
Ubi jinjū and Shitori jinja are the chief Shinto shrines (ichinomiya) in the prefecture.
Related pages
References
Other websites
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