Nishikatsura, Yamanashi

Nishikatsura 西桂町
—  Town  —
Location of Nishikatsura in Yamanashi
Nishikatsura
Coordinates: 35°31′N 138°51′E / 35.517°N 138.85°E / 35.517; 138.85Coordinates: 35°31′N 138°51′E / 35.517°N 138.85°E / 35.517; 138.85
Country	Japan
Region	Chubu
Prefecture	Yamanashi
District	Minamitsuru
Area
– Total	15.18 km2 (5.9 sq mi)
Population (2003)
– Total	4,866
– Density	320.6/km2 (830.2/sq mi)
Time zone	Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website	Town of Nishikatsura

Nishikatsura (西桂町, Nishikatsura-chō^?) is a town located in Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi, Japan.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 4,866 and a density of 320.55 persons per km². The total area is 15.18 km².

Nishikatsura is situated in the Katsura River valley, near the Northern foot of Mt. Fuji, between the cities of Fujiyoshida and Tsuru, in South Central Yamanashi Prefecture. Nishikatsura is the departure point for climbs of Mt. Mitsutouge, which affords unhindered views of Mt. Fuji. Nishikatsura is home to numerous small textile plants, which manufacture neckties and umbrellas. Nishikatsura is also famous for pure, clean water.

Nishikatsura has an active sister city relationship with Guilin, China. Nishikatsura "西桂" and Guilin "桂林" both use the kanji character "桂", which means "Judas Tree" in Japanese.

External links

Media related to Nishikatsura, Yamanashi at Wikimedia Commons

• Nishikatsura official website (Japanese)
• Nishikatsura page on PDMZ.com (English)