Unnan, Japan
雲南市
Unnan is a town of 43,269 people in Shimane, Japan, founded in November 1, 2004.
Why visit Unnan
Townapedia lists 29 museums and landmarks, 42 parks and trails, 10 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 11 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Itohara Memorial Museum, Izumo Science Center and 加茂中央公園.
Weather in Unnan
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About Unnan
Unnan (雲南市, Unnan-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [ɯ̈̀ń.nä́ɴ́, -nä́ɰ̃̀.ɕì, ɯ̈́ń-]) is a city located in Shimane Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2023, the city had an estimated population of 35,279 in 13575 households and a population density of 64 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 553.18 square kilometres (213.58 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Unnan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do11
Museums and landmarks29
Izumo Science Center
Museum · 17.9 km
Museum in Izumo, Shimane, Japan
Kamo-Iwakura Site
Monument and historic site · 13.1 km
Archaeological site in Unnan, Japan
Kōjindani Site
Monument and historic site · 15.4 km
Archaeological site in Izumo, Japan
17 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds42
30 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes10
History
The area of Unnan was part of ancient Izumo Province. During the Edo Period, the area was controlled by Matsue Domain. After the Meiji restoration, the area was divided between the Ohara District, Shimane and Iishi District, Shimane, and further divided into villages on April 1, 1889 with the creation of the modern municipalities system.
The city of Unnan was established on November 1, 2004, from the merger of the towns of Daitō, Kamo, and Kisuki (all from Ōhara District), the towns of Mitoya and Kakeya, and the village of Yoshida (all from Iishi District).
From the History section of Unnan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship54
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries35
Healthcare5
Map of Unnan
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Getting there and nearby towns
Izumo Airport (IZO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 km away.
- Izumo 18 km northwest, about 18 min by car
- Ōdachō-ōda 36 km west, about 36 min by car
- Yasugichō 37 km northeast, about 37 min by car
- Yonago 45 km northeast, about 45 min by car
- Sakaiminato 44 km northeast, about 44 min by car
- Shōbara 45 km south, about 45 min by car
- Miyoshi 49 km south, about 49 min by car
- Kishimoto 49 km east, about 49 min by car
- Niimi 59 km southeast, about 59 min by car
- Aki-takata 66 km south, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Unnann city hall, アラツク, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Unnan Shimane 2023 Aug 20 08-33 AM, Nesnad, CC BY 4.0
- Koujindani Remains 01, by Reggaeman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kamoiwakura Ruins, Sapphire123, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Asayamajinjahonden, 暗黒な方 (The Black One), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kambarajinjahonden, 暗黒な方 (The Black One), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Unnan city Mitoya junior high school, KASEI, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Unnan city Kakeya junior high school, KASEI, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Unnan city Kisuki elementary school, KASEI, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Unnan City Hospital, アラツク, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Itohara Kinenkan garden, Vetalapancavimsatika, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 加茂岩倉遺跡 銅鐸群, Saigen Jiro, Public domain
- 雲南市立木次中学校, （Boowytakuya）, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kanbara-jinja (Unnan), haiden, Saigen Jiro, CC0
- Itohara Kinenkan, Vetalapancavimsatika, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hinobori check dam, photo: Qurren ( talk ) Taken with Canon IXY 10S (Digital IXUS 210), CC BY-SA 3.0
- 飯石広域農道 - panoramio (1), Multi Ewell, CC BY 3.0
- 飯石広域農道 - panoramio, Multi Ewell, CC BY 3.0
- Hinobori hydroelectric power station 3, photo: Qurren ( talk ) Taken with Canon IXY 10S (Digital IXUS 210), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hinobori hydroelectric power station 2, photo: Qurren ( talk ) Taken with Canon IXY 10S (Digital IXUS 210), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hinobori hydroelectric power station penstock, photo: Qurren ( talk ) Taken with Canon IXY 10S (Digital IXUS 210), CC BY-SA 3.0
- 日登発電所 - panoramio, Multi Ewell, CC BY 3.0
- Hinobori hydroelectric power station 1, photo: Qurren ( talk ) Taken with Canon IXY 10S (Digital IXUS 210), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nishihinobori reservoir spout, photo: Qurren ( talk ) Taken with Canon IXY 10S (Digital IXUS 210), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yumura hydroelectric power station, photo: Qurren ( talk ) Taken with Canon IXY 10S (Digital IXUS 210), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nishihinobori reservoir spillway, photo: Qurren ( talk ) Taken with Canon IXY 10S (Digital IXUS 210), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nishihinobori reservoir, photo: Qurren ( talk ) Taken with Canon IXY 10S (Digital IXUS 210), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hirata Dam, photo: Qurren ( talk ) Taken with Canon IXY 10S (Digital IXUS 210), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hirata Dam and lake spout, photo: Qurren ( talk ) Taken with Canon IXY 10S (Digital IXUS 210), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kitahara hydroelectric power station (Shimane) 4, photo: Qurren ( talk ) Taken with Canon IXY 10S (Digital IXUS 210), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kitahara hydroelectric power station (Shimane) 3, photo: Qurren ( talk ) Taken with Canon IXY 10S (Digital IXUS 210), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hirata Dam and lake, photo: Qurren ( talk ) Taken with Canon IXY 10S (Digital IXUS 210), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kitahara hydroelectric power station (Shimane) 2, photo: Qurren ( talk ) Taken with Canon IXY 10S (Digital IXUS 210), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kawate hydroelectric power station 1, photo: Qurren ( talk ) Taken with Canon IXY 10S (Digital IXUS 210), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Japan National Route 314 -06, Aimaimyi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kitahara hydroelectric power station (Shimane) 1, photo: Qurren ( talk ) Taken with Canon IXY 10S (Digital IXUS 210), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kawate hydroelectric power station 2, photo: Qurren ( talk ) Taken with Canon IXY 10S (Digital IXUS 210), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hinobori Station - various - Aug 14 2019 21 14 43 495000, Nesnad, CC BY 4.0
- Hinobori Station - various - Aug 14 2019 21 14 35 186000, Nesnad, CC BY 4.0
- Hinobori Station - various - Aug 14 2019, Nesnad, CC BY 4.0
- Izumo Science Center Park Town Mae Station platform March 14 2020, Nesnad, CC BY 4.0
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