Aya, Miyazaki

Aya 綾町
Town
Flag Emblem
Location of Aya in Miyazaki Prefecture
Aya Location in Japan
Coordinates: 32°1′15″N 131°13′8″E / 32.02083°N 131.21889°E / 32.02083; 131.21889Coordinates: 32°1′15″N 131°13′8″E / 32.02083°N 131.21889°E / 32.02083; 131.21889
Country	Japan
Region	Kyushu
Prefecture	Miyazaki Prefecture
District	Higashimorokata
Government
• Mayor	Minoru Maeda
Area
• Total	95.19 km2 (36.75 sq mi)
Population  (October 1, 2019)
• Total	7,023
• Density	74/km2 (190/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+09:00 (JST)
Website	www.town.aya.miyazaki.jp/ayatown/
Symbols
Tree	Laurel forest

Aya (綾町, Aya-chō) is a town located in Higashimorokata District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.

As of October 1, 2019, the town has an estimated population of 7,023 and the density of 73.8 persons per km². The total area is 95.19 km².

Aya's town constitution gives it one of the tightest recycling policies in Japan. It is included into Aya Biosphere Reserve transition zone.^[1]

Aya is also home to Aya Castle.

Geography[]

Neighbouring municipalities[]

• Miyazaki Prefecture
  • Miyazaki
  • Kobayashi
  • Kunitomi
  • Nishimera

Economy[]

Aya is the most famous place in Miyazaki for wine making. Most people depend on the winery as a profession. There is a winery for tourists to visit in area.

Important festivals and events[]

Aya has several festivals in the course of the year.

• In March, they have the Cherry Blossom festival. (Sakuraokosi)
• In November, they have a horse race.
• Also in November, they have a 'Making of Aya' festival.

Transportation[]

Aya did not have any national routes and train stations that passes through the town. The closest airport to Aya is Miyazaki Airport.

References[]

External links[]

• Media related to Aya, Miyazaki at Wikimedia Commons
• Aya official website (in Japanese)
• Aya official website (in English)