Yotsuyaku
Yotsuyaku is a locality in Ninohe, Iwate. Yotsuyaku is situated nearby to the locality Sakainosawa, as well as near Shiratori.Places of Interest
Highlights include Kunohe Castle and Mt. Oritsume.
Kunohe Castle
Castle
Photo: Satoshin, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Kunohe Castle was a Japanese castle controlled by the Nanbu clan located in what is now the city of Ninohe, Iwate Prefecture, in the Tōhoku region of far northern Japan. It was also referred to as Fukuoka Castle or Miyano Castle. Kunohe Castle is situated 3½ km northwest of Yotsuyaku.
Mt. Oritsume
Peak
Photo: カスタヌー, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Mt. Oritsume is a peak, which is situated 4 km northeast of Yotsuyaku.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ichinohe and Kunohe.
Ichinohe
Town
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Ichinohe is a town located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020, the town had an estimated population of 12,053, and a population density of 40 persons per km2 in 5645 households. The total area of the town is 300.03 square kilometres. Ichinohe is situated 5 km southwest of Yotsuyaku.
Kunohe
Village
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Kunohe is a village located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020, the village had an estimated population of 5,650 in 2177 households, and a population density of 42/km2. The total area of the village was 134.02 square kilometres. Kunohe is situated 8 km southeast of Yotsuyaku.
Yotsuyaku
Latitude
40.24641° or 40° 14′ 47″ northLongitude
141.338° or 141° 20′ 17″ eastElevation
255 metres (837 feet)Open location code
8RG368WQ+H5GeoNames ID
8528786
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Yotsuyaku” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “よつやく”
- Japanese: “ヨツヤク”
- Japanese: “四ッ役”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Sakainosawa and Shiratori.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Sugohata Bashi and Namiuchi Tōge.
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