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CJ Kawashima City

Bustling Port City

  1. The valleys north of Kawashima

    Kitsunebi
    The city of Kawashima is surrounded by lots of rural areas. Adjacent to the city there are two wide valleys: Hirodani 広谷 and Midoridani 緑谷.

    Total view of Hirodani Valley north-west of Kawashima:
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    Besides the north-western suburbs of Kawashima, the town of Hirodani 広谷街 is the largest settlement. 440-2.jpg
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    The town also has a noticable railway station: 440-4-1.jpg
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    From the highest hotel in Hirodani you can have a great view of the town's most important and well-known sight: Yamadera temple! The temples, shrines and gardens of Kawashima's surroundings will get a separate update ;) 440-6.jpg

    And the town by night... 440-7.jpg

    In the valley you will find the city's main waste treatment and recycling facilities: 441-0.jpg

    Most of the valley is used for food production. In the foreground there's
    Mizūmi jinja shrine.
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    Evening over the valley...
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    In the most north-western corner is the village Kuramoto 倉本村 which is known for it's nice historic main street. 444-0.jpg

    A small side valley is Moridani 森谷. 450-1.jpg

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    North of Kawashima city is Midoridani Valley: 400-1.jpg
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    Here, the largest settlement is Midoridani Town 緑谷街 with its famous Kawadera temple: 400-3.jpg
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    The railway station in Midoridani town: 400-6.jpg
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    A small village named Kawada 川田村: 401-0.jpg
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    There's also a small side valley with the famous Hanadera temple: 402-1.jpg

    Here is an overview of the two valleys with all the small towns and villages:
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    Stay tuned for the next update about the eastern areas of Kawashima!
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