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{{nihongo|'''Goshiki'''|五色町|Goshiki-chō}} was a [[List of towns in Japan|town]] | {{nihongo|'''Goshiki'''|五色町|Goshiki-chō}} was a [[List of towns in Japan|town]] in the [[Tsuna District, Hyōgo|Tsuna District]], [[Hyōgo Prefecture]], [[Japan]], located on the central-western coast of [[Awaji Island]], facing the [[Seto Inland Sea]], in the [[Kansai region]] of southern [[Honshu]]. In February 2006, it was merged into the city of [[Sumoto]]. | ||
==Geography and location== | |||
Goshiki was a [[List of towns in Japan|town]] in the [[Tsuna District, Hyōgo|Tsuna District]], [[Hyōgo Prefecture]], [[Japan]]. Located on the central-western coast of [[Awaji Island]], facing the [[Seto Inland Sea]], in the [[Kansai region]] of southern [[Honshu]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kotobank.jp/word/%E4%BA%94%E8%89%B2%E7%94%BA-3079360|title=五色町|trans-title=Goshiki-cho|lang=ja|publisher=[[Kotobank]]|access-date=19 June 2025}}</ref> On 11 February 2006, Goshiki was merged into the expanded city of [[Sumoto, Hyōgo|Sumoto]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.asahi.co.jp/rekishi/2006-05-01/01.htm|title= 洲本市|trans-title=Sumoto City|lang=ja|website=Asahi.co.jp|access-date=19 June 2025}}</ref> Goshiki covered the western third of Sumoto and consists of five village: Tsushi and Torikai on the coast and Aihara, Hiroishi, and Sakai inland.<ref name="Awajishima">{{cite web|url=https://awajishimablog.wordpress.com/goshiki/|title=Goshiki|website=[[Awaji Island]]|access-date=18 June 2025}}</ref> For tourists, Goshiki is notable for it's [[beach]]es and coastal [[campground]]s.<ref name="Awajishima"/> | |||
==Transport== | |||
Goshiki's public transportation was relatively limited, particularly outside the coastal village of Tsushi. Tsushi enjoyed direct highway [[bus]] connections to and from [[Kobe]], providing a convenient link to the mainland. However, these buses bypassed Goshiki's inland villages, which were instead connected by three infrequent local bus routes. The Tsushi Route linked [[Sumoto]] with Aihara and Tsushi, occasionally continuing to Torikai and Minato in neighboring [[Minamiawaji]]. The Torikai Route connected [[Sakai]] and Torikai with Sumoto and Minato, while the Hiroishi Route served Hiroishi and Aihara with a connection to [[Tsuna, Hyōgo|Tsuna]] further north. Reaching more remote sites such as the [[Shirasu Castle]] Ruins often required a combination of bus travel and [[hiking]].<ref name="Awajishima"/> | |||
The town's [[road network]] played a more significant role in local transport. Two main north-south routes passed through Goshiki: Route 31, which ran along the coast and was relatively flat, and Route 66, which traversed the hillier inland areas between Tsuna and Minamiawaji. East-west travel was supported by Routes 46 and 472, which linked Tsushi and Torikai with Sumoto, although these roads could be narrow and winding. Despite its [[rural]] setting, Goshiki was considered a favorable location for budget-conscious travelers and [[cyclists]] exploring Awaji Island.<ref name="Awajishima"/> | |||
== | ==Demographics== | ||
As of the 2020 [[Demographics of Japan|Japanese census]] conducted by the [[Statistics Bureau (Japan)|Statistics Bureau of Japan]], Goshiki had a [[population]] of 8,602 people, divided into 4,115 males and 4,487 females.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.e-stat.go.jp/en/dbview?sid=0003445078|title=Population Census 2020 Population Census Basic Complete Tabulation on Population and Households|publisher=[[Statistics Bureau (Japan)|Statistics Bureau of Japan]]|access-date=19 June 2025}}</ref> | |||
==International relations== | |||
Goshiki became a [[sister city]] with [[Van Wert, Ohio|Van Wert]], [[United States]] in February 1996.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sia-op.com/sistercities/vanwert/|title=アメリカ合衆国オハイオ州ヴァンワート市|trans-title=City of Van Wert, Ohio, USA|lang=ja|website=[[Sumoto]] International Association|access-date=19 June 2025}}</ref> The two cities remained sister cities also after Goshiki merger into Sumoto in 2006.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://thevwindependent.com/news/2012/07/20/japanese-sister-city-delegation-plans-visit-to-van-wert/|title= Japanese sister city delegation to VW |first=Dave|last=Mosier|newspaper=[[The Van Wert Independent]]|date=20 July 2012}}</ref> Five years later, Goshiki became a sister city with [[Kronstadt]], [[Russia]] in July 2001.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nira.or.jp/past//publ/seiken/ev15n12.html|title= Prospects for Japan-Russia Cooperation in a Post-September II World: Discussions from the Second Japanese-Russian Forum|publisher=[[National Institute for Research Advancement]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120219162149/http://www.nira.or.jp/past//publ/seiken/ev15n12.html|archive-date=19 February 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
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Geography and location
Goshiki was a town in the Tsuna District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. Located on the central-western coast of Awaji Island, facing the Seto Inland Sea, in the Kansai region of southern Honshu.[1] On 11 February 2006, Goshiki was merged into the expanded city of Sumoto.[2] Goshiki covered the western third of Sumoto and consists of five village: Tsushi and Torikai on the coast and Aihara, Hiroishi, and Sakai inland.[3] For tourists, Goshiki is notable for it's beaches and coastal campgrounds.[3]
Transport
Goshiki's public transportation was relatively limited, particularly outside the coastal village of Tsushi. Tsushi enjoyed direct highway bus connections to and from Kobe, providing a convenient link to the mainland. However, these buses bypassed Goshiki's inland villages, which were instead connected by three infrequent local bus routes. The Tsushi Route linked Sumoto with Aihara and Tsushi, occasionally continuing to Torikai and Minato in neighboring Minamiawaji. The Torikai Route connected Sakai and Torikai with Sumoto and Minato, while the Hiroishi Route served Hiroishi and Aihara with a connection to Tsuna further north. Reaching more remote sites such as the Shirasu Castle Ruins often required a combination of bus travel and hiking.[3]
The town's road network played a more significant role in local transport. Two main north-south routes passed through Goshiki: Route 31, which ran along the coast and was relatively flat, and Route 66, which traversed the hillier inland areas between Tsuna and Minamiawaji. East-west travel was supported by Routes 46 and 472, which linked Tsushi and Torikai with Sumoto, although these roads could be narrow and winding. Despite its rural setting, Goshiki was considered a favorable location for budget-conscious travelers and cyclists exploring Awaji Island.[3]
Demographics
As of the 2020 Japanese census conducted by the Statistics Bureau of Japan, Goshiki had a population of 8,602 people, divided into 4,115 males and 4,487 females.[4]
International relations
Goshiki became a sister city with Van Wert, United States in February 1996.[5] The two cities remained sister cities also after Goshiki merger into Sumoto in 2006.[6] Five years later, Goshiki became a sister city with Kronstadt, Russia in July 2001.[7]
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