Miyama, Kyoto

Traditional houses in Miyama

Miyama (美山町 Miyama-chō) was a town located in Kitakuwada District, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 5,070 and a density of 14.89 persons per km2. The total area was 340.47 km2.

On January 1, 2006, Miyama, along with the towns of Hiyoshi, Sonobe and Yagi (all from Funai District), was merged to create the city of Nantan.

In the area there are dozens of grass thatched roof houses.

External links

 English Reservation for Miyama

Coordinates: 35°18′46″N 135°37′19″E / 35.312899°N 135.622069°E / 35.312899; 135.622069

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