Torahime, Shiga


Torahime was a town located in Higashiazai District, Shiga Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 5,737 and a density of 607.09 persons per km². The total area was 9.45 km².
On January 1, 2010, Torahime, along with the towns of Kohoku, and the towns of Kinomoto, Nishiazai, Takatsuki and Yogo, was merged into the expanded city of Nagahama. Higashiazai District and Ika District were both dissolved as a result of this merger.