Japan - Countryside - Minakuchi Shrine - Koka City - Shiga Prefecture
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Andando por Minakuchi, Shiga. Vista a este bonito templo no meio da cidade. Adoro esse lugar, traz uma paz, uma tranquilidade. Sempre otimo meditar por ali, para aliviar o stress, trazer harmonia interior, equilibrio.
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Koka City is located in the southern part of Shiga Prefecture, bordering Kyoto and Mie Prefectures. We are famous for our ninja history, fine quality ceramics and historic Tokaido Road. Koka is different from many popular destinations in Japan in that you can make a visit here without having to face the crowds of people or “touristy” atmosphere that you will find in many other destinations. We take pride in the fact that we have preserved our history and culture without over-development. Visiting Koka is a refreshing experience that will allow you to see Japan as it was meant to be seen. We are distant enough from the hustle and bustle to enjoy a unique serenity, however we are close enough to several major hubs to be easily accessible. The JR train line services several stations in Koka to link us to the rest of the country. Being only a short train ride from Kyoto, Koka makes an ideal day trip.
We are located approximately 40 kilometers (about 25 miles) east of Kyoto City. Osaka and Nagoya are also within 100 kilometers (about 62 miles). The southeastern section of Koka is encompased by the Suzuka Mountain Range, with many peaks reaching over 1000 meters, (3280 feet). Much of the rest of the city is low and flat, with forests, greenery and rivers. Having an area of 482 square kilometers (186 square miles), Koka City encompasses roughly 12% of the area of Shiga Prefecture.
Koka City is a merger of five districts that were once independent towns: Shigaraki, Minakuchi, Konan, Koga and Tsuchiyama. All of these districts share a rich history steeped in tradition. Since ancient times the region (historically known as Koga) has been famous for its distinctive pottery and delicious teas. In the 15th century Koga became famous for being home to one of Japan’s two largest Ninja clans. Furthermore, Tokaido Road, the historical travel rout between Edo (Tokyo) and Kyoto, runs right through the heart of modern day Koka City.
Koka City experiences four distinct seasons, with warm summers, cool winters and a mild spring and autumn. Average annual rainfall is about 1,550mm (61 inches) and snowfall is usually quite low, with an average year seeing less than 20cm (8 inches).
As of December 31, 2006 Koka City has a population of 95,772 people with 31,284 households.
甲賀市（こうかし）は、滋賀県の南部に位置する市。2004年10月1日に甲賀郡の水口町、土山町、甲賀町、甲南町、信楽町が合併して誕生した。西部・南部は京都府、三重県と境を接する。
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