Sakaiminato, Tottori
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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