Kandatsu

Kandatsu [完达; かんだつ] is a city located in the far south of Aoma Prefecture. As of 2020, it had a population of around 166,000.
Kandatsu developed as a castle town for the Daima clan in the 10th century. The city is currently a regional commercial center, and the largest producer of apples in north-western Kanton. The city government has been promoting the catchphrase "Apple Town Kandatsu" to promote the city image; Kandatsu apples are known for their high quality and unique, sweet taste. The city is also notable for its many Western-style buildings dating from the early 1900s.
Kandatsu is the regional commercial center for southern Aoma Prefecture. The main agricultural crops include apples and rice, with Kandatsu accounting for 20% of the total production of apples in Kanton.
== Local attractions ==
* Kandatsu Castle
* Ryōhana Flower Gardens
* Kantai Street, a highway lined with Western-style buildings and homes
* Kandatsu Public Apple Orchards