Yamanashi Prefecture: Prefecture of Japan
Yamanashi Prefecture (山梨県, Yamanashi-ken) is a prefecture in the Chūbu region of Japan on the island of Honshū.
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The capital is the city of Kōfu.
Yamanashi 山梨県 | |
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| Japanese transcription(s) | |
| • Romaji | Yamanashi-ken |
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 Location of Yamanashi in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 35°37′N 138°37′E / 35.617°N 138.617°E | |
| Country |  Japan |
| Region | Chūbu |
| Island | Honshū |
| Capital | Kōfu |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Shōmei Yokouchi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,465.38 km2 (1,724.09 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 32nd |
| Population (February 1, 2011) | |
| • Total | 861,431 |
| • Rank | 41st |
| • Density | 190/km2 (500/sq mi) |
| ISO 3166 code | JP-19 |
| Prefectural flower | Fujizakura (Sakura) |
| Prefectural tree | Kaede (Japanese Maple) |
| Prefectural bird | Uguisu (Bush Warbler) |
| Number of districts | 5 |
| Number of municipalities | 27 |
| Website | pref.yamanashi.jp |
History
During the Heian period, Kai Province was created in this area and it was re-named Yamanashi in the Meiji period.
Timeline
- 1869 – Kai Province was renamed Kōfu Prefecture
- 1871 – Kōfu was renamed Yamanashi Prefecture.
Geography
The borders of Yamanashi Prefecture are formed by Tokyo Metropolis, Kanagawa Prefecture, Saitama Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, and Nagano Prefecture.
The prefecture is landlocked with mountains surrounding the central Kōfu Basin.[source?]
Mount Fuji is on the southern border with Shizuoka.[source?]
Cities
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Towns and Villages
Towns and villages in each district:
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National Parks
National Parks are established in about 27% of the total land area of the prefecture.
Shrines and Temples
Asama jinja is the chief Shinto shrine (ichinomiya) in the prefecture. Takeda jinja is related to "Takeda Shingen".
Related pages
References
Other websites
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