'''Kihoku''' (紀北町 : ''Kihoku-chō'') is a "town" in southern Mie between [[Odai]] and [[Taiki]] in the North and [[Owase]] in the South and is the first stop in the [[Deep South]]. As of ~~March 2013~~, Kihoku had an estimated population of 18,~~100~~ (and dropping).

'''Kihoku''' (紀北町 : ''Kihoku-chō'') is a "town" in southern Mie between [[Odai]] and [[Taiki]] in the North and [[Owase]] in the South and is the first stop in the [[Deep South]]. As of June 2014, Kihoku had an estimated population of 17,561 (and dropping).

The name "Kihoku" means "North Kii" and is a slightly uninspired name that came about when Miyama and Kii Nagashima merged on October 11, 2005.

*:Like Kii-Nagashima in the north (and all of the [[Deep South]], Miyama is only served by [[JR]] trains. The main station in town is '''Aiga''' (相賀駅) Station on the Kisei Main Line. This station serves only Local trains. The other station in Miyama, '''Funatsu''' (船津駅) only serves Local trains as well.

*:Like Kii-Nagashima in the north (and all of the [[Deep South]]), Miyama is only served by [[JR]] trains. The main station in town is '''Aiga''' (相賀駅) Station on the Kisei Main Line. This station serves only Local trains. The other station in Miyama, '''Funatsu''' (船津駅) only serves Local trains as well.

*: A reasonable solution for those ~~travelling~~ longer distances, these express buses are often both faster and cheaper than taking the train. The night bus to Tokyo leaves from Sanco Miyama at 9:45pm each day and arrives outside of Ikebukuro station the next morning at 6:05am (one-way = ¥9,170; round-trip = ¥16,510). There is also an express bus to Tsu station for ¥1,900 which takes 2 hours (buses returning to the Deep South from Tsu station leave from Bus Stop #3). There is also an express bus to Nagoya which takes about 3 hours and costs ¥3,000 one-way and ¥5,000 round-trip.

*: A reasonable solution for those traveling longer distances, these express buses are often both faster and cheaper than taking the train. The night bus to Tokyo leaves from Sanco Miyama at 9:45pm each day and arrives outside of Ikebukuro station the next morning at 6:05am (one-way = ¥9,170; round-trip = ¥16,510). There is also an express bus to Tsu station for ¥1,900 which takes 2 hours (buses returning to the Deep South from Tsu station leave from Bus Stop #3). There is also an express bus to Nagoya which takes about 3 hours and costs ¥3,000 one-way and ¥5,000 round-trip.

*'''105 Bank''' - Open 9:00am - 3:00pm ([[ATMs]] open 7:00am - 9:00pm); '''Address:''' 三重県北牟婁郡紀北町海山区相賀1942番地の5

*'''105 Bank''' - Open M-F 9:00am - 3:00pm ([[ATMs]] open 7:00am - 9:00pm); '''Address:''' 三重県北牟婁郡紀北町海山区相賀1942番地の5

*:Easily the best bank in town. It is very centrally located in Miyama and there are many branches throughout Mie Prefecture for when you are on the road. If you don't want to bank with 105, other options in town include: Daisan Bank, Bank of Kihoku, and the Post Office.

*: There are several small clinics in Miyama which can help with minor injuries and illnesses. For more serious situations, you will need to head south to [[Owase]] Hospital.

*'''Miyama Public Office''' - Open 8:30am - 5:00pm '''Address:''' 三重県北牟婁郡紀北町海山区相賀495番地8

*'''Miyama Public Office''' - Open M-F 8:30am - 5:00pm '''Address:''' 三重県北牟婁郡紀北町海山区相賀495番地8

*:This building served as the City Hall for all of Kihoku up until the end of 2012. Starting in 2013 (with renovations to the former Kii-Nagashima High School being completed) the City Hall was moved to Kii-Nagashima. Now the Miyama Public Office serves as an auxiliary branch, but can still take care of all your official paperwork needs, including taxes, pension, residency, and registering your personal seal. As this is where the Kihoku-cho Board of Education Miyama Branch is located, this is where the Miyama JET will spend his/her time when school is not in session.

*:A slightly cheaper alternative to Shufu no Mise. It stays open ~~until midnight~~ which is nice! It is located next to Komeri.

*:A slightly cheaper alternative to Shufu no Mise. It stays open a little bit later which is nice! It is located next to Komeri.

*:As you would expect, Moriyama has a better selection of medications, soaps, and cleaning supplies than either Shufu no Mise or Price Cut.

*:As you would expect, Moriyama has a better selection of medications, soaps, and cleaning supplies than either Shufu no Mise or Price Cut. They also have a small selection of food and drinks, most of which are not carried by Shufu no Mise or Price Cut.