Aioi, Japan
相生市
Aioi is a town of 28,355 people in Hyōgo, Japan, founded in January 1, 1913.
Why visit Aioi
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 23 parks and trails, 33 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Kansai University of Social Welfare, Mt. Otakadai, MUROTSU MUSEUM OF FOLKLORE and MUROTSU MUSEUM OF SEA POAT.
Weather in Aioi
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About Aioi
Aioi (相生市, Aioi-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [ä̀í.ó̞í, -ó̞.í.ɕì, -ó̞ì.ɕì]) is a city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2022, the city had an estimated population of 28,208 in 13143 households and a population density of 310 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 90.4 square kilometres (34.9 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Aioi, Hyōgo (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Aioi on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do8
Kansai University of Social Welfare
School · 10.3 km
Higher education institution in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan
Museums and landmarks9
Parks, trails and playgrounds23
11 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes33
21 more on the map.
History
The Aioi area was part of ancient Harima Province and was located on the San'yō highway linking western Japan with the Kinai region. The area was the location of a stronghold of the Ebina clan, originally from Sagami Province, who were retainers of the powerful Akamatsu clan. In the Edo period, the area became part of the holdings of Akō Domain. The village of Ō (相生村, Ōmura) was established with the creation of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889. It was raised to town status on January 1, 1913, becoming Ō (相生町, Ō-chō). The town merged with the neighboring town of Naba on April 1, 1939, and the reading of the kanji of its name was officially changed to "Aioi" on April 13, 1939. It was raised to city status on October 1, 1942. Aioi merged with the villages of Wakasano and Yano on April 1, 1954.
From the History section of Aioi, Hyōgo on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship6
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries30
Healthcare12
Map of Aioi
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Getting there and nearby towns
Okayama Airport (OKJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 56 km away.
- Kariya 9 km southwest, about 9 min by car
- Ikaruga 11 km east, about 11 min by car
- Kamigōri 13 km northwest, about 13 min by car
- Himeji 21 km east, about 21 min by car
- Sayō 24 km northwest, about 24 min by car
- Kakogawachō-honmachi 33 km east, about 33 min by car
- Ono 43 km east, about 43 min by car
- Miki 47 km east, about 47 min by car
- Akashi 52 km east, about 52 min by car
- Tsuyama 51 km northwest, about 51 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Nabaarea Aioi Hyogopref, Mti, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aioi-futaba-JHS, 武士の酒宴, CC0
- Aioi-chuo-ES, 武士の酒宴, CC0
- Aioi city office, Corpse Reviver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aioi city fire department, Corpse Reviver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aioi City Hall 202312, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Aioi Police station Chuo-dori Koban, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Aioi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Hyogo Shinkin Bank Aioi Branch, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Co-op Kobe Co-op Days Aioi, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Aioi Asahi Post office, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Michinoeki Aioi Peron-jo Sep 2026 01, Chacmool, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Michinoeki Aioi Peron-jo Sep 2026 02, Chacmool, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Michinoeki Aioi Peron-jo Sep 2026 08, Chacmool, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Michinoeki Aioi Peron-jo Sep 2026 07, Chacmool, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Michinoeki Aioi Peron-jo Sep 2026 03, Chacmool, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Michinoeki Aioi Peron-jo Sep 2026 04, Chacmool, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Honmachi Shopping Street (Aioi), Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Bouquet Aioi minami Sep 2026, Chacmool, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Michinoeki Aioi Peron-jo Sep 2026 05, Chacmool, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Michinoeki Aioi Peron-jo Sep 2026 06, Chacmool, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marugameseimen Aioi Sep 2026, Chacmool, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nanpuu Aioi Sep 2026, Chacmool, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Max-Valu Aioi minami Sep 2026, Chacmool, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ntt-docomo-Shop Aioi Sep 2026, Chacmool, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McDonald's-Aioi Max-Valu Sep 2026, Chacmool, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Himeji Shinkin Bank Aioi Branch, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Aioi-naba-ES, 武士の酒宴, CC0
- Aioi Post office, Corpse Reviver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sukiya Aioi Kakiuchi, いなり男, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aioi Sangyo High School 01, Corpse Reviver, CC BY 3.0
- Shinki Bus 2481 (Wing Shinki) at Aioi Station, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Aioi Police station Aioi Ekimae Koban, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- JR West Aioi Station South Gate 20231229, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Murotsu Museum of Folklore01n3200, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Murotsu Museum of Sea Port01n3200, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- 天下台山頂, Bluehornet97, CC0
- Aioi City Hospital, Asasa198, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kanbe-jinjya2333, 日: Jnn, CC BY 2.1 jp
- Kansai University of Social Welfare June09 05, Corpse Reviver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ayabeyama plum grove, 藤谷良秀(Fujitani Yoshihide), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tatsuno Municipal Mistu lower secondary school, Bio06940, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Otakadaiyama mountain, Ako - aerial, 国土地理院, Attribution
- Ibogawa junior high school, Mti, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Akon City lower secondary school, Bio06940, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NabaJuniorHighschool, Asasa198, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akou City Sakoshi Elementary school, Bio06940, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aioi-futaba-ES, 武士の酒宴, CC0
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