Mimata, Miyazaki

Mimata (三股町, Mimata-chō) is a town located in Kitamorokata District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.[1] As of October 1, 2019, the town has an estimated population of 25,591 and the density of 231 persons per km². The total area is 110.02 km². In October 2022, it was ranked as the best town to live in in Miyazaki Prefecture.[2]

Mimata
三股町
Town
Mimata Town Office
Mimata Town Office
Flag of Mimata
Flag
Official seal of Mimata
Chapter
Location of Mimata in Miyazaki Prefecture
Location of Mimata in Miyazaki Prefecture
Mimata is located in Japan
Mimata
Mimata
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 31°42′54″N 131°9′31″E
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu
PrefectureMiyazaki Prefecture
DistrictKitamorokata
Area
 • Total110.02 km2 (42.48 sq mi)
Population
 (October 1, 2019)
 • Total25,379
 • Density230/km2 (600/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Websitewww.town.mimata.miyazaki.jp
Symbols
BirdBunting
FlowerAzalea
TreeGinkgo Biloba

Geography

Neighbouring municipalities

Transportation

The primary form of transportation in Mimata is the car. There is one train station in Mimata and it is on the Nippō Main Line of Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu).

Attractions
  • Shiibae Park (椎八重公園) is famous for its Azalea Festival. This happens in April of every year during the Hanami season. Shiibae is located only 12 km from the JR Mimata Station.
  • Nagata Gorge (長田峡) is located only 8 km from the JR Mimata Station. It is approximately 10 minutes by car.
  • Kajiyama Bridge (梶山橋) is located in the center of a local park. It was built in 1942. It is located 4 km from the JR Mimata Station. It is nicknamed Megane Bridge (メガネ橋) which means "glasses bridge". This is because it looks like a pair of eyeglasses when it is reflected in the water.

Education
  • Primary:
    • Mimata Elementary School
    • Mimata West Elementary School
    • Katsuoka Elementary School
    • Kajiyama Elementary School
    • Miyamura Elementary School
    • Nagata Elementary School
  • Secondary:
    • Mimata Junior High School
    • East Miyakonojo High School

Mimata Junior High School

This is currently the largest junior high in all of Miyazaki Prefecture and in 2006 was the 3rd largest school Secondary Education School in the prefecture.

East Miyakonojō High School

Mimata does not have any public high schools. Within its boundaries is East Miyakonojō High School which is a privately run. It is called East Miyakonojō High School because the private funding comes from Miyakonojō.

Because of the sheer size of Mimata Junior High School, many students do not get admitted to East Miyakonojō High School. They take a train from Mimata Station or bike to other nearby high schools either in Miyakonojō proper or other neighboring towns.

References
  1. "三股町（みまたちょう） - 宮崎県移住・UIJターン情報サイト「あったか宮崎ひなた暮らし」". 宮崎県移住・UIJターン情報サイト「あったか宮崎ひなた暮らし」 - (in Japanese). 2021-12-17. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
  2. "「宮崎県の住みここちが良い街」ランキング！ 1位は「三股町」（ねとらぼ）". Yahoo!ニュース (in Japanese). Retrieved 2022-10-22.


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