Category: Shinshiro

Shinshiro-shi 新 city

Shinshiro (新城市) is a city located in the province of Aichi, much of the northern and eastern part of the city area is covered by mountains and forests, and most are within the boundaries of Aichi Kōgen National Park.

With a population of 44.533 inhabitants, including about 1.005 foreign citizens, being 356 Brazilians, 29 Peruvians, 2 Argentina, 5 Americans, 232 Vietnam, 148 Philippines, 119 Chinese, 21 Koreans, 36 Indonesia, 30 Nepal, 1 Sri Lanka and others (data town hall August 2.020).

The city has a climate characterized by hot, humid summers and relatively mild winters. September it is considered the wettest month. Temperatures are higher in August around 27 ° C, and the lowest in January around 5 ° C.

In the Meiji period the city of Shinshiro was part of the Minamishitara district, it was proclaimed as a district in October 1889 with the establishment of the modern municipal system. The area of the city expanded with the annexation of neighboring villages in 1955 and 1956 and received city status November of 1958.

Is at October 2005, the city of Hōrai and the village of Tsukude were merged into Shinshiro. Now Shinshiro covers the entire old district of Minamishitara.

Shinshiro Attractions:

Narusawa Waterfall, is waterfall with abundant (strong) water with a drop of 15 meters and is known as one of the best waterfalls in the region of Aichi.
Hyakuken Waterfall (百間滝), is the largest waterfall from the province of Aichi, located in Shinshiro city, about 120 meters high. And in recent years it has also been known as a tourist spot and visited by many people.
Atera waterfall (阿寺の七滝), a waterfall 62 meters high, divided into a series of seven waterfalls. In 1934 it was protected by the Japanese government and considered one of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan.