Sakaiminato, Tottori

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Sakaiminato, Tottori

Name

Sakaiminato, Tottori

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Sakaiminato is a city located in Tottori Prefecture, Japan, situated at the northern end of the Yumigahama Peninsula. Historically, it served as a crucial landing point for rice and a navy anchorage under the Amago clan during the Muromachi period. Designated as a trading port in 1896, it facilitated trade with Korean cities like Busan.

Statistics

Area

272.06 km²

Population

32,012

Location