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'''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).

[[File:Nameplate Kihoku.png|right|frame|''Kihoku'' in Japanese]]

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.

*'''Highway and Night Buses'''

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*: 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.

*'''Biking/Walking'''

*'''Hospitals''' -

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*: 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 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

*:Offers everything you would expect from a grocery store.

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*'''Price Cut''' - Open 9:00 ~ 24:00, 7 days a week

*'''Price Cut''' - Open 9:00 ~ 23:00, 7 days a week

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*: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.

*'''Circle K''' - Open 24/7

*:The only convenience store in town is located along Route 42 at the very northern end of town.

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*'''Moriyama Drugstore''' - Open ????

*'''Moriyama Drugstore''' - Open ???

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*: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.

*'''Komeri''' - Open 9:00am-8:00pm (9:30am-8:00pm on Sundays and Holidays)

==Events and Festivals==

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