Ōdate, Japan
大館市
Ōdate is a town of 69,237 people in Akita, Japan, founded in April 1, 1951.
Why visit Ōdate
Townapedia lists 62 museums and landmarks, 41 parks and trails, 162 places to eat, 12 places to stay and 14 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Akita University of Nursing and Welfare, Onariza, Akita Dog Visitor Center and 神輿蔵.
Weather in Ōdate
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About Ōdate
Ōdate (大館市, Ōdate-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [ò̞ó̞.dä́.té̞(.ɕì), ó̞ó̞.dä́.té̞(.ɕì), ó̞ò̞.dä̀.tè̞]) is a city in Akita Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2023, the city had an estimated population of 67,865 in 31,433 households, and a population density of 75 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 913.22 square kilometres (352.60 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Ōdate (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Ōdate on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do14
Akita University of Nursing and Welfare
School · 1.1 km
Higher education institution in Akita Prefecture, Japan
2 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks62
50 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds41
29 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes162
150 more on the map.
History
The area of present-day Ōdate was part of ancient Dewa Province, and numerous Jomon period ruins have been found within city limits. Populated by Emishi tribes, it remained outside of the control of the Yamato court until well into the Heian period. The first mention of "Hinai", the area of central Ōdate is in the Nihon Sandai Jitsuroku in an article on the Gangyo War of 878, in which Hinai is listed as one of the villages under the control of Akita Castle. During the Edo period, the area came under the control of the Satake clan, who ruled the northern third of the province from Kubota Domain, and who maintained a secondary fortification at Ōdate Castle. The castle was destroyed during the Boshin War. .
After the start of the Meiji period, the area became part of Kitaakita District, Akita Prefecture in 1878. The town of Ōdate was established on April 1, 1889 with the establishment of the modern municipalities system. During the Meiji period, the discovery of "black ore" (sphalerite and galena - a mixture of zinc, lead, gold, silver, and other precious metals), led to the development of numerous mines in the area, including the Hanaoka mine; however, the deposits were depleted by the mid-Shōwa period.
From the History section of Ōdate on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay12
Churches and places of worship155
Shopping27
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries24
Healthcare55
Map of Ōdate
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Getting there and nearby towns
Odate-Noshiro Airport (ONJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 km away.
- Kita-Akita 16 km southwest, about 16 min by car
- Takanosu 17 km west, about 17 min by car
- Kosaka 19 km northeast, about 19 min by car
- Hanawa 22 km southeast, about 22 min by car
- Hirosaki 36 km north, about 36 min by car
- Noshiro 46 km west, about 46 min by car
- Aomori 62 km north, about 1 h by car
- Shichinohe 69 km northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Kakunodatemachi 76 km south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Morioka 81 km southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
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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
- Odate City Hall new building, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akita University of Nursing and Welfare2, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ITOKU Odate Shopping center 20231105, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Keijo Park, Ebiebi2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Odate Municipal Ougita Hospital, Ebiebi2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Odate Municipal General Hospital, 深海2011, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Akita Prefectural Odate Kokusai Joho High School, Ebiebi2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mount Takkomori 20191124, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mount Houow in Odate City 20181021, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Odate city Higashi junior high school, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ôdate kyodo hakibutukan, らんで, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Odate Hachiman jinja 2016, Marho, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hensho-in in Odate, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akita Prefectural Odate Keio High School 2018, Marho, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Odate city Ariura elementary school, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Odate city Jonan elementary school, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Odate city Shakanai elementary school, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Odate city Nagaki elementary school, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Odate city Kamikawazoi elementary school, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Odate city minami elementary school, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Odate city Ogita elementary school2, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Odate city Minami junior high school, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Odate Naganeyama Athletic Field, 国土地理院, CC BY 4.0
- Akita Dog Visitor Center 20200613, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Odate Municipal General Hospital 2018a, Marho, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Odate municipal Naganeyama sports park athletic stadium, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Odate city Keijo elementary school 20231105, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Odate Amekko-ichi 2015-06, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hotel Route-Inn Odate, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- おおまちハチ公通り - panoramio (2), くろふね, CC BY 3.0
- Hokuto Bank 031-Odate branch, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shofuda-Takemura building1, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akita Bank 231-Odate branch, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shofuda-Takemura building2, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hachiko Plaza, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Odate Municipal General Hospital 2012, フォット, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Itoku Nagakuramachi, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NTT EAST Odate Building, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GrandPark Hotel Odate, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Odate Shining Street 20201212b, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Onariza, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hanazen head office, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
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