Asakuchi, Japan
浅口市
Asakuchi is a town of 32,772 people in Okayama, Japan, founded in March 21, 2006.
Why visit Asakuchi
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 129 parks and trails, 64 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 34 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Kurashiki Sakuyo University, 遥照山, Okayama Astronomical Museum and Tsukumo Shell Mound.
Weather in Asakuchi
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About Asakuchi
Asakuchi (浅口市, Asakuchi-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [ä̀.sä́.kɯ̥̈.c̟͡ɕì, -c̟͡ɕí.ɕì]) is a city located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2023, the city had an estimated population of 33,322 in 14,409 households and a population density of 500 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 66.464 square kilometres (25.662 sq mi). The headquarters of the Konkokyo religion is in Asakuchi.
From the Wikipedia article Asakuchi (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Asakuchi on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do34
Kurashiki Sakuyo University
School · 8.2 km
Higher education institution in Okayama Prefecture, Japan
22 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks7
Tsukumo Shell Mound
Monument and historic site · 8.5 km
Archaeological site in Kasaoka, Japan
Parks, trails and playgrounds129
117 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes64
52 more on the map.
History
The Asakuchi area is part of ancient Bitchū Province and numerous shell middens from the Jōmon period confirm that the area has been inhabited since prehistoric times. Following the Meiji restoration, the villages of Kamogata and Yorishima were established within Asakuchi District, Okayama with the creation of the modern municipalities system on June 1, 1889. Yorishima was elevated to town status on February 6, 1901 and Kamogata on October 25, 1925. On March 21, 2006 Kamogata and Yorishima merged with the town of Konkō (also from Asakuchi District) to form the city of Asakuchi.
From the History section of Asakuchi on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship91
Shopping23
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries41
Healthcare20
Map of Asakuchi
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Getting there and nearby towns
Okayama Airport (OKJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 34 km away.
- Kamogatachō-kamogata 1 km west, about 1 min by car
- Kasaoka 10 km west, about 10 min by car
- Yakage 10 km north, about 10 min by car
- Ibara 14 km northwest, about 14 min by car
- Kurashiki 16 km east, about 16 min by car
- Sōja 21 km northeast, about 21 min by car
- Fukuyama 22 km west, about 22 min by car
- Hayashima 22 km east, about 22 min by car
- Takahashi 28 km north, about 28 min by car
- Tamano 31 km east, about 31 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
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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
- Asakuchi city office, Phronimoi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Asakuchi city office Konko branch, Phronimoi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kamogatacho Honjo, Asakuchi, Okayama Prefecture 719-0232, Japan - panoramio, lienyuan lee, CC BY 3.0
- Asakuchi city office Yorishima branch, Phronimoi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Asakuchi-yorisima-CES, 武士の酒宴, CC0
- Tsukumo Kaizuka, gaikan, Saigen Jiro, CC0
- Okayama prefectural Kamogata high school, Suikotei, CC BY-SA 4.0
- View of Mount Yosho, 1stfinal, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Toshima Shrine in Kurashiki City, ブルーノ・プラス, CC BY 4.0
- Konkokyo Headquarters Synthesis Office 2011, ja:User:Sanjo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 阿藤伯海旧居 - panoramio, Yoshio Kohara, CC BY 3.0
- Kamogata post office, Phronimoi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Konko post office, Phronimoi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gate in the Konkokyo Headquarters, Phronimoi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Konkokyo Headquarters Grand Service Hall, Phronimoi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Konkokyo Headquarters Faith Training Center, Phronimoi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Konkokyo Headquarters Central Worship Hall, Phronimoi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 兎兎兎兎 兎兎 兎 兎兎・・・ (5424684927), m-louis .® from Osaka, Japan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- ISS064-E-38735 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS064-E-38736 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Okayama observatory (Kyoto University), GeeKay, Public domain
- Satosho town office, Phronimoi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Satosho post office, Phronimoi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- R429-010, Puchi-masashi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 道口パーキングエリア（下り） - panoramio, OS6, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 雨の道口PA - panoramio, 菅野崇, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Satomi-River-Nameplate, さばまりん, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 玉島乙島の、工業地帯, おかり, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 良寛和尚 像 玉島 円通寺 - panoramio, Yoshio Kohara, CC BY 3.0
- 補陀洛山 円通寺 本堂 - panoramio, Yoshio Kohara, CC BY 3.0
- Entsuji Temple, Gibsonbradley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Monument commemorating the electrification of 3000km of JNR, もんじゃ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 水島港 - panoramio, shikabane taro, CC BY 3.0
- Satosho Station platform, もんじゃ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 菊池酒造1000, Kurakurakid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 燦然1000, Kurakurakid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 増原池 - panoramio, pikotyan, CC BY 3.0
- 玉島町並み保存地区 （仲買町）, ありきゃん, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 在宅介護支援センターよりしま - panoramio, Yoshio Kohara, CC BY 3.0
- Route 429 (Japan) in Kurashiki 03, Phronimoi, Public domain
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