Shirataka

#2045 among destinations in Japan

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Shirataka is a town located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 29 February 2020, the town had an estimated population of 13,482 in 4730 households, and a population density of 85 persons per km². The total area of the town is 737.55 square kilometres. ()

Alternative names: Population: 13.1 thous. (2019)Area: 60.89 mi²Coordinates: 38°10'55"N, 140°6'2"E

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Shirataka – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nagai, Botanical Garden of Tohoku University.

6.4 miSW
City
Nagai
163 min walk • One of the must-visit attractions in Nagai is the Nagai Park, a spacious and well-maintained park that is perfect for a leisurely stroll or a peaceful picnic. The park is particularly popular during the cherry blossom season, when the trees burst into a stunning...
6.5 miNW
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Botanical Garden of Tohoku University
166 min walk • The Botanical Garden of Tohoku University is a botanical garden operated by Tohoku University at Kawauchi 12-2, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It is open daily. The garden was established in 1958.