Nishime

Nishime (西目町; -machi) is a district of Yurihonjō, Akita, Japan.

History

• On April 1^st, 1889 the villages of Nishime, Deto, Numata and Amahagi all merged into Nishime Village.
• On September 1^st, 1975 the village of Nishime gained town status.
• On March 22^nd, 2005 Nishime Town merged with Honjō City, and the towns of Chōkai, Higashiyuri, Iwaki, Ouchi, Yashima and Yuri to form Yurihonjō.

Events

• Flower Festival (桜・菜の花まつり). From the end of April to the start of May.
• Nishime beach opens. The middle of July.
• Sunflower Festival (ひまわりまつり). At the end of July.
• Health Marathon (健康マラソン). At the start of September.
• Apple Festival (りんごまつり). From the start of September until the end of November.

Onsen

• Kashiwa Onsen (かしわ温泉). ☎ 0184-33-2259. SE of Nishime Station. 秋田県由利本荘市西目町西目字釜ヶ沢９６－５. Facilities include a large indoor bath, a jacuzzi bath, a sauna and a cold bath. ¥300. 9AM-8:30PM.

Schools

• Nishime Elementary School (西目小学校).
• Nishime Junior High School (西目中学校).
• Nishime High School (西目高等学校).

Number of students per year

Year	Nishime Elementary	Nishime Junior High	Nishime High
2019-2020	286	183
2018-2019	318	169
2017-2018	320	173
2016-2017	333	166	415
2015-2016	334	163	430
2014-2015	330	158	450
2013-2014	343	157	466
2012-2013
2011-2012
2010-2011	320	156

See also

• Yurihonjo festivals.