Iwakura

Iwakura City Hall
Iwakura-shi ; 岩倉市
Geographical location in Japan
Region :	Chūbu
Prefecture :	Aichi
Coordinates :	35 ° 17 ' N , 136 ° 52' E Coordinates: 35 ° 16 '46 " N , 136 ° 52' 17" E
Basic data
Surface:	10.49 km²
Residents :	47,839 ; (June 1, 2019)
Population density :	4560 inhabitants per km²
Community key :	23228-9
Symbols
Flag / coat of arms:
Tree :	Camphor tree
Flower :	azalea
town hall
Address :	Iwakura City Hall ; 1 - 66 Sakae-machi; Iwakura -shi ; Aichi 482-8686
Website URL:	http://www.city.iwakura.aichi.jp
Location of Iwakura in Aichi Prefecture

Iwakura ( Japanese 岩倉市 , -shi ) is a city in Aichi Prefecture in Japan . It is located north of Nagoya .

history

Iwakura was granted city rights on December 1, 1971.

Attractions

Cherry blossoms on the Gojō River

Iwakura is known for the Cherry Blossom Festival ( 桜祭り sakura matsuri ) along the Gojo River, which is considered to be one of the largest sakura festivals in Aichi.

traffic

Street:
- National Road 155
Train:
- Meitetsu Inuyama line

Neighboring cities and communities

Sons and daughters

Paul Daisuke Narui (* 1973), Roman Catholic religious, Bishop of Niigata

Web links

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