Mihama, Wakayama

Mihama (美浜町, Mihama-chō) is a town located in Hidaka District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan.

Mihama is located on the coast in central Wakayama Prefecture, facing the Kii Channel to the southwest.

Wakayama Prefecture Mihama has a Humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa) characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall.

Mihama has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city council of 10 members.

In terms of national politics, the town is part of Wakayama 3rd district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

Cape Hinomisaki with Hinomisaki Lighthouse
Mio neighborhood of Mihama
Flag of Wakayama Prefecture
Flag of Wakayama Prefecture