Kusatsu, Shiga
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Kusatsu is a city situated in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, on the southeastern shore of Lake Biwa. Historically, it served as a vital transportation hub connecting Kyoto with eastern provinces via the Tōsandō and Tōkaidō highways. The city flourished as a relay point during the Muromachi period, notably hosting a palace built by Ashikaga Yoshimochi.
Statistics
Area
67.82 km²
Population
139,913