Aya, Miyazaki

Aya 綾町
Town
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Location of Aya in Miyazaki Prefecture
Aya Location in Japan
Coordinates: 32°1′15″N 131°13′8″E
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.

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.

External links

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