Shimosuwa

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Shimosuwa

Name

Shimosuwa

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Shimosuwa is a town situated in Nagano Prefecture on the island of Honshu, Japan. It is historically significant for hosting the Shimosuwa-shuku, a post station on the Nakasendō road. The town is also home to the Suwa Taisha, one of the oldest Shinto shrines in the country.

Statistics

Area

66.90 km²

Population

20,055

Location