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Nirasaki City
Yamanashi Prefecture · City
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Nirasaki City is at the northwest edge of the Kofu Basin. The Shichiri-iwa cliffs, stretching along the Kamanashi River, are said to be one origin of its name. It has the ruins of Shinpu Castle, built by Takeda Katsuyori, and Takeda-hachimangu, connected with the Kai Genji clan. The Nirasaki Omura Art Museum, founded by Omura Satoshi, is another highlight.
Key facts
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, 2025 Population Census (population, area and density); area from the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan (GSI), Area Statistics of Prefectures and Municipalities (2025). National ranks are among the 1,741 municipalities, ordered by this site from these values.
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Places to visit
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National parks in this city
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Neighboring municipalities
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Other municipalities in Yamanashi Prefecture
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