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Hinokage Town
Miyazaki Prefecture · Town
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Hinokage Town lies in the Kyushu Mountains in northern Miyazaki Prefecture, and about 90% of the town is forest. The Gokase River cuts a deep V-shaped gorge, and terraced fields and settlements spread on top of the cliffs. Seiun Bridge, spanning the valley, is known for its height, and a tradition of bamboo crafts remains.
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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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Neighboring municipalities
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Other municipalities in Miyazaki Prefecture
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