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Minobu, Yamanashi facts for kids

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Minobu in Yamanashi Prefecture
A map of Yamanashi Prefecture showing Minobu

Minobu (身延町, Minobu-chō) is a Japanese town in Yamanashi Prefecture on the island of Honshu.

History

The temple town grew up around Kuon-ji, which is one of the important sites of Nichiren Buddhism. Nichiren's grave is at Minobu.

The modern village was established in 1889l. It became a town in 1931.

Geography

The Fuji River (Fujigawa) runs through the town.

Images for kids

  • Minobu Town hall

    Minobu Town Hall

  • The back of the Fuji from the Minobu river

    Hokusai -The back of the Fuji from the Minobu river

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Minobu para niños

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