Kariya, Japan
赤穂市
Kariya is a town of 52,015 people in Hyōgo, Japan, founded in September 1, 1951.
Why visit Kariya
Townapedia lists 50 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 40 places to eat, 19 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Mount Kurogane, Mt. Otakadai, Akō Castle and San'yōdō Yamanoumaya site.
Weather in Kariya
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About Kariya
Akō (赤穂市, Akō-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [ä́.kò̞ò̞, ä̀.kó̞ò̞.ɕì]) is a city located in southwestern Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2022, the city had an estimated population of 45,747 in 20,563 households and a population density of 360 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 126.85 square kilometres (48.98 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Akō, Hyōgo (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Kariya on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do9
Museums and landmarks50
San'yōdō Yamanoumaya site
Monument and historic site · 12.1 km
Nara period settlement trace in Kamigōri, Japan
38 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
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4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes40
28 more on the map.
History
Akō was part of ancient Harima province, and has been settled since at least the Jomon period, with numerous remains from the Yayoi period and Kofun period found within city limits. During the Edo period, Akō was a capital of Akō Domain, which was noted for its salt production. The town Akō was created with the establishment of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889. It was raised to city status on September 1, 1951.
From the History section of Akō, Hyōgo on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay19
Churches and places of worship13
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries23
Healthcare7
Map of Kariya
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Getting there and nearby towns
Okayama Airport (OKJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 49 km away.
- Kamigōri 14 km north, about 14 min by car
- Ikaruga 20 km northeast, about 20 min by car
- Sayō 28 km north, about 28 min by car
- Himeji 29 km east, about 29 min by car
- Kakogawachō-honmachi 40 km east, about 40 min by car
- Tsuyama 49 km northwest, about 49 min by car
- Ono 51 km east, about 51 min by car
- Miki 55 km east, about 55 min by car
- Akashi 58 km east, about 58 min by car
- Kurashiki 60 km west, 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Kamikariya, Ako, Hyogo Prefecture 678-0235, Japan - panoramio (8), yokoyokoi, CC BY 3.0
- Kamikariya, Ako, Hyogo Prefecture 678-0235, Japan - panoramio (17), yokoyokoi, CC BY 3.0
- Kamikariya, Ako, Hyogo Prefecture 678-0235, Japan - panoramio (10), yokoyokoi, CC BY 3.0
- Kamikariya, Ako, Hyogo Prefecture 678-0235, Japan - panoramio (7), yokoyokoi, CC BY 3.0
- Kamikariya, Ako, Hyogo Prefecture 678-0235, Japan - panoramio (6), yokoyokoi, CC BY 3.0
- Kamikariya, Ako, Hyogo Prefecture 678-0235, Japan - panoramio (9), yokoyokoi, CC BY 3.0
- 141115 Ako Castle Ako Hyogo pref Japan01bs3, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Kagakuji Ako01n4272, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- 141115 Hyogo prefectural Ako Seaside Park Japan06n, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- 141206 Ako City Museum of History Hyogo pref Japan02n, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Ako municipal fork culture museum05s1980, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- 141115 Ako Marine Science Museum Hyogo pref Japan02n, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Sogo Hachimangū Shrine (Front View - Below Stairs), Kibi no Shinokawa, CC BY 4.0
- Kansai University of Social Welfare June09 05, Corpse Reviver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 141115 Ako Marine Science Museum Hyogo pref Japan05bs4, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Kagakuji Hondo, by Reggaeman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Otakadaiyama mountain, Ako - aerial, 国土地理院, Attribution
- Akon City lower secondary school, Bio06940, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Amh-picture, すもうち, CC BY 3.0
- NabaJuniorHighschool, Asasa198, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akou-akouhigashi-JHS, 武士の酒宴, CC0
- Akou City Sakoshi Elementary school, Bio06940, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akou-osaki-ES, 武士の酒宴, CC0
- Akou-misaki-ES, 武士の酒宴, CC0
- Ako Toys Museum -01, Aimaimyi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oishi jinja -01, Aimaimyi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 義士追慕の前夜祭（大石神社） - panoramio - mikeneko, mikeneko, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 赤穂城跡 - panoramio - mikeneko, mikeneko, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 141206 Oishi-jinja Ako Hyogo pref Japan21s, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- 141206 Oishi-jinja Ako Hyogo pref Japan04bs3, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- 141206 Oishi-jinja Ako Hyogo pref Japan14n, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- 141206 Oishi-jinja Ako Hyogo pref Japan05n, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- 141206 Oishi-jinja Ako Hyogo pref Japan02s3, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- 141206 Oishi-jinja Ako Hyogo pref Japan07n, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- 141206 Oishi-jinja Ako Hyogo pref Japan09n, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- 141206 Oishi-jinja Ako Hyogo pref Japan25bs, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- 141206 Oishi-jinja Ako Hyogo pref Japan22n, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- 141206 Oishi-jinja Ako Hyogo pref Japan06n, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- 141206 Oishi-jinja Ako Hyogo pref Japan18bs3, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- 141115 Nagayamon gate of Oishi's Residence Ako Hyogo pref Japan01s3, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
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