Shin'asahi, Shiga
Template:Nihongo was a town located in Takashima District, Shiga Prefecture, Japan.
Population
As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 11,188 and a density of 340.68 persons per km2. The total area was 32.84 km2.
History
On January 1, 2005, Shin'asahi, along with the towns of Takashima, Adogawa, Imazu and Makino, and the village of Kutsuki (all from Takashima District), was merged to create the city of Takashima.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
Etymology
"Shin'asahi" means "new sunrise" which derives from its western position on Lake Biwa.
Access
Shin'asahi has a stop on the JR Kosei Line Shin-Asahi Station.
Attractions
Shin'asahi is famous for it natural clear water that are taken from natural sources close to the town. There is at least one sake brewery in town which takes advantage of the availability of the water.Template:Citation needed
The area of Lake Biwa is fantastic for its natural surroundings.Template:Citation needed It has monkeys, bears and giant bamboo. Don't be surprised to see children walking to school wearing bear bells, even though bear attacks are much rarer than in other parts of the world.
Water sports including swimming and windsurfing are activities during the summer.Template:Citation needed Winter activities include snowboarding in the nearby mountains.