Iwami (岩美町; -cho) is a town located in Iwami District, Tottori, Japan.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 13,579 and a density of 110.96 persons per km². The total area is 122.38 km².

The majority of the town's working populations are either work on squid fishing boats or farm, the most common crop being rice.

Iwami also has a locally renowned onsen (hot spring). There are at least two primary schools in Iwami - Minami and Kita - as well as a Junior High School and a High School.

It is around 30 minutes by train from the prefectural capital of Tottori-shi, and is the third stop by train heading east on the Tottori-Hamasaka line.

External link

• Official town website (in English)