Kasumi (香住町, Kasumi-chō) was a town located in Kinosaki District, Hyōgo, Japan.
As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 13,519 and a density of 98.49 persons per km2. The total area was 137.26 km2.
On April 1, 2005, Kasumi, along with the towns of Mikata and Muraoka (both from Mikata District), was merged to create the town of Kami (in Mikata District), and no longer exists as an independent municipality. The portion of Kami that was Kasumi is now known as Kasumi-ku, Kasumi Ward.
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Geography
Popular culture
The popular visual novel and anime franchise Air was set in Kasumi.
Transportation
Train stations
JR-West
Sanin Main Line: Kasumi
Sanin Main Line: Satsu
Sanin Main Line: Shibayama
Sanin Main Line: Yoroi
Sanin Main Line: Amarube
Major roads
Route 178
Attractions
Historical Sites
Daijyō-ji Temple
Amarube Viaduct
Other
Misaki lighthouse A lighthouse in the Japan's highest place.