Yuri

Yuri (由利町; -machi) is a district of Yurihonjō, Akita, Japan.

History

• On March 22^nd, 2005 Yuri town merged with Honjō city, and the towns of Chōkai, Higashiyuri, Iwaki, Nishime, Ouchi and Yashima to form Yurihonjō.

Festivals

See a list of all Yurihonjo festivals.

• Yuri Kōgen Snow Festival (由利高原雪まつり). At the end of February.

• Chōkai Kōgen Yurihara Festival (鳥海高原由利原まつり). On the 1st Sunday in August at Minami Yuirhara Kōgen Seishōnen Ryōko Mura (南由利原高原 青少年旅行村). You can enjoy singing, dancing and fireworks.

• Yashiki Bangaku (屋敷番楽). On the 16^th August.

• Yuri Kōgen Cosmos Festival (由利高原コスモスまつり). Occurs during much of September.

• Mizube Plaza's Four Seasons Festival. Actually four festivals, each taking place on one weekend per season. May, August, November, and February. An typical Japanese festival with street food and performances by locals.

Schools

It should be noted that Yuri High School is located in northern Honjō, not in Yuri.

• Yuri Elementary School (由利小学校).
• Yuri Junior High School (由利中学校).

See also

• Yuri official website (Japanese).
• Yurihonjō Bus Schedules (Japanese).
• Local Train "Obako" Schedule (Japanese)