Kasumi, Hyogo

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Kasumi (香住町; -cho) was a town located in Kinosaki District, Hyogo, Japan. On April 1, 2005 the town merged with two towns from Mikata District forming the town of Kami and no longer exists as an independent municipality. The portion of Kami that was Kasumi is now informally known as Kasumi-ku.

As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 13,519 and a density of 98.49 persons per km². The total area was 137.26 km².

Contents 1 In popular culture 2 Transportation 2.1 Train stations 2.2 Major roads 3 Attractions 3.1 Historical Sites 3.2 Other 4 External links

[edit] In popular culture

The popular visual novel and anime franchise Air was set in Kasumi.

[edit] Transportation

[edit] Train stations

• JR-West
  • Sanin Main Line: Kasumi
  • Sanin Main Line: Satu
  • Sanin Main Line: Sybayama
  • Sanin Main Line: Yoroi
  • Sanin Main Line: Amarube

[edit] Major roads

• Route 09, Route 178

[edit] Attractions

[edit] Historical Sites

• Daijyō-ji Temple
• Amarube Bridge

[edit] Other

• Misaki lighthouse A lighthouse in the Japan's highest place.

[edit] External links

• Official website of Kami in Japanese
• Google map

Coordinates: 35°38′N 134°38′E