Yamauchi, Saga
Yamauchi was a town located in Kishima District, Saga Prefecture, Japan.
On March 1, 2006, Yamauchi, along with the town of Kitagata, was merged into the expanded city of Takeo.
Geography
- Mountains: Mt. Kurokami, Mt. Jinroku
- Rivers: Matsuura River
Adjoining municipalities
History
- April 1, 1889 - The modern municipality system was established. The area consisted of two villages: Nakato and Sumiyoshi.
- April 1, 1954 - Nakato and Sumiyoshi were merged to create Yamauchi Village.
- March 1, 1955 - Part of Takeuchi Town was incorporated into Yamauchi Village.
- September 1, 1960 - Yamauchi Village became Yamauchi Town
Education
- Yamauchi Junior High School
- Yamauchi Higashi Elementary School
- Yamauchi Nishi Elementary School
Transportation
Rail
Road
- Expressways:
- *Nagasaki Expressway
- **Takeo-Kitagata Interchange
- National highways:
- *Route 35
- Prefectural roads:
- *Saga Prefectural Route 26
- *Saga Prefectural Route 28
- *Saga Prefectural Route 45
Notable places and events
- Mt. Kurokami, Fūfu Rock
- Kurokami no Roman festival
- Sangyō festival
- Chūō Park