Aki-takata, Japan
安芸高田市
Aki-takata is a town of 32,323 people in Hiroshima, Japan, founded in March 1, 2004.
Why visit Aki-takata
Townapedia lists 34 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 1 place to eat, 9 places to stay and 17 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include 津々羅山, Yoshida-Kōriyama Castle, のどごえ公園 and 丸山公園.
Weather in Aki-takata
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About Aki-takata
Akitakata (安芸高田市, Akitakata-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [ä́.k̟ʲi̥ | tä̀.ꜜkä́.tä́(.ɕì)]) is a city located in north-central Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2023, the city had an estimated population of 26,810 in 13,319 households and a population density of 50 persons per km². The total area of the city is 537.75 square kilometres (207.63 sq mi).The city lays claim to be the birthplace and hometown of Mōri Motonari, the Sengoku period daimyō of the 16th century.
From the Wikipedia article Akitakata (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Aki-takata on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do17
5 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks34
22 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes1
History
The area of Akitakata is part of ancient Aki Province. During the Sengoku period, the Mōri clan, once minor local warlords, rose under the leadership of Mōri Motonari to dominate the Chūgoku region of western Japan. The 1540-1541 Siege of Yoshida-Kōriyama Castle between the Mōri clan and the rival Amago clan occurred in what is now the Yoshida neighborhood of Akitakata. After the establishment of the Tokugawa Shogunate, the area was part of the holdings of Hiroshima Domain. Following the Meiji restoration, the area was organized into villages within Takata District, including the village of Yoshida, with the creation of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889. Yoshida was raised to town status on January 1, 1896. The city of Akitakata was established on March 1, 2004, from the merger Yoshida with the towns of Kōda, Midori, Mukaihara, Takamiya, Yachiyo (all from Takata District). Therefore, Takata District was dissolved as a result of this merger.
From the History section of Akitakata on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries43
Healthcare5
Map of Aki-takata
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Getting there and nearby towns
Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 34 km away.
- Miyoshi 21 km northeast, about 21 min by car
- Higashihiroshima 30 km south, about 30 min by car
- Hiroshima 37 km southwest, about 37 min by car
- Shōbara 36 km northeast, about 36 min by car
- Takehara 43 km southeast, about 43 min by car
- Hatsukaichi 48 km southwest, about 48 min by car
- Mihara 48 km southeast, about 48 min by car
- Kure 50 km south, about 50 min by car
- Fuchūchō 52 km east, about 52 min by car
- Fukuyama 66 km east, about 1 h 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Akitakata city hall, アラツク, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yoshida-kouriyama Castle Honmaru, TT mk2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ruins of koriyamajo, 1467jp, Public domain
- Hiroshima Prefectural Yoshida High School, KishujiRapid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yachiyo JHS, ToshiJapon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yoshidachugaku, ToshiJapon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wakanagagardens-hiroshima-entrance-2019-08-17, Nesnad, CC BY 4.0
- 歴史民族資料館 Folklore Museum - panoramio - OS6, OS6, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ゆめタウン吉田 (shopping center) - panoramio, OS6, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 吉田郡山城 - panoramio, shikabane taro, CC BY 3.0
- JA吉田総合病院 (Hospital) - panoramio, OS6, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 安芸高田市役所 Akitakata city hall - panoramio, OS6, CC BY-SA 3.0
- R054-133, Puchi-masashi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 吉田の町並み Yoshida street - panoramio, OS6, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 吉田眺望 Yoshida - panoramio, OS6, CC BY-SA 3.0
- R183-2020-084, Puchi-masashi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- R183-2020-083, Puchi-masashi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 安芸高田 - panoramio, shikabane taro, CC BY 3.0
- ISS066-E-44484 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS066-E-44486 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS066-E-44483 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS066-E-44482 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS066-E-44487 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS066-E-44485 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS025-E-16329 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- 広島ニュージーランド村跡, OS6, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yoshidaguchi station platform, Niiryoku2910, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 吉田口駅 Yoshidaguchi station - panoramio, OS6, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 土師ダムの桜02, OS6, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 八千代湖岸の桜並木 - panoramio, Tillfirst Soilbackba…, CC BY 3.0
- Hongo IC, アラツク, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 土師ダムの桜 Cherry blossoms - panoramio, OS6, CC BY-SA 3.0
- R054-126, Puchi-masashi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 展望台から見下ろす土師ダム - panoramio, Tillfirst Soilbackba…, CC BY 3.0
- 土師ダム展望台の桜 - panoramio, Tillfirst Soilbackba…, CC BY 3.0
- DSC 1381 - panoramio, 菅野崇, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 神楽門前湯治村, OS6, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 八千代湖岸の桜 - panoramio, Tillfirst Soilbackba…, CC BY 3.0
- 向原駅 Mukaihara Station - panoramio, OS6, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 甲立駅 Kotachi station - panoramio, OS6, CC BY-SA 3.0
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