Higashi Yuri Town

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Higashi Yuri Town (東由利町; higashiyuri machi) is a town located in Yurihonjo City, Akita, Japan.

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History

  • On 23rd July 1955 the Yuri district villages of Shimogou (下郷) and Toomai (玉米) merged into Higashi Yuri village.
  • On 1st April, 1974 the village of Higashi Yuri gained town status.
  • On 22nd March, 2005 Higashi Yuri town merged with Honjo city, and the towns of Chokai, Iwaki, Nishime, Ouchi, Yashima and Yuri to form Yurihonjo city.

Festivals

List of all Yurihonjo festivals

  • Snow Story (雪ものがたり)
    This snow festival takes place in the middle of February.
  • Yellow Cherry Blossom Festival (黄桜まつり)
    This festival is at the start of May.
  • Yashio Autumn Colours Festival (八塩紅葉まつり)
    Takes place at the end of October.

Onsens

  • Wakabayashi Onsen (若林温泉). Located on R284, close to the border with Ouchi Town. Opening hours are from 9:00 to 21:00.
  • Shibakura Onsen (柴倉温泉). Access via R107.
  • Kizakura Onsen Yurari (黄桜温泉・湯楽里). Located in the michi no eki in Higashi Yuri on R107. Opening hours are 9:00 to 21:00. Tel: 0184-69-2611

Schools

Junior High Schools
  • 東由利町立東由利中学校 (Higashiyuri Junior High School)
Elementary
  • 東由利町立高瀬小学校 (Takase Elementary School)
  • 東由利町立八塩小学校 (Yashio Elementary School)
Nursery School
  • 永慶保育園
  • みどり保育園

Getting there

The main roads that service Higashi Yuri are R107 and R398.

See also

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