Ōtake, Japan
大竹市
Ōtake is a town of 30,151 people in Hiroshima, Japan, founded in September 1, 1954.
Why visit Ōtake
Townapedia lists 30 museums and landmarks, 43 parks and trails, 43 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Rock Country, Kashiwabara Museum, Simose Art Museum and Kawanishi #1 Park.
Weather in Ōtake
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About Ōtake
Ōtake (大竹市, Ōtake-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [ò̞ó̞.tä́.ké̞(.ɕì), ó̞ó̞-]) is a city located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2023, the city had an estimated population of 25,955 in 12884 households and a population density of 330 persons per km². The total area of the city is 78.66 square kilometres (30.37 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Ōtake, Hiroshima (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Museums and landmarks30
Kashiwabara Museum
Museum · 5.8 km
Art museum in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, Japan
Mar 01-Nov 30 We-Mo 09:00-17:00; Dec 01-Feb 29 We-Mo 09:00-16:00; Tu off
Iwakuni Chōkokan
Museum · 5.7 km
History museum in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, Japan
18 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds43
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31 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes43
Shokujidokoro Musashi
Restaurant · Ice Cream · 5.9 km
Over 100 flavors of ice cream are available here. Takes yen only.
Mo-Su,PH 09:00-17:00
Sasakiyakojiroshoten
Restaurant · Ice Cream · 5.9 km
Mo-Su,PH 09:00-17:00
Rib House Bar & Grill
Diner · American · 5.8 km
2-7-23 Kurumamachi, Iwakuni
31 more on the map.
History
The area of Ōtake was part of ancient Aki Province, and was on the route of the ancient San'yōdō highway. During the Muromachi period, it was largely the property of Itsukushima Shrine, coming under the control of the Mōri clan in the Sengoku period. After the start of the Edo Period, Fukushima Masanori built a Kamei Castle to defend against the Mōri, but was forced to dismantle it in 1611 by the Tokugawa shogunate. During the Bakumatsu period, the area became a battleground during the Chōshū expedition. Following the Meiji restoration, the village of Ōtake was established within Saeki District, Hiroshima on April 1, 1889 with the establishment of the modern municipalities system. It was raised to town status on January 1, 1911. In 1923, Shinkin Rayon, the predecessor of Mitsubishi Rayon (currently Mitsubishi Chemical) established a major factory in the town, and the Imperial Japanese Navy Naval Infantry established a diving school. In 1945, Ōtake was a major port of entry for Japanese who had been deported from the Empire of Japan's former overseas territories. On September 1, 1954 Otake Town merged with the towns of Ogata and Kuba Town, the village of Kuriya and a part of the village of Tomokazu to form the city of Ōtake.
From the History section of Ōtake, Hiroshima on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
Churches and places of worship32
Shopping25
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries34
Healthcare14
National Hospital Organization Hiroshima-Nishi Medical Center
Hospital · 4.9 km
Map of Ōtake
240 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Getting there and nearby towns
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 km away.
- Iwakuni 5 km south, about 5 min by car
- Hatsukaichi 19 km northeast, about 19 min by car
- Hiroshima 30 km northeast, about 30 min by car
- Kure 32 km east, about 32 min by car
- Tokuyama 41 km southwest, about 41 min by car
- Higashihiroshima 52 km northeast, about 52 min by car
- Hōjō 57 km southeast, about 57 min by car
- Hōfu 63 km west, about 1 h by car
- Matsuyama 65 km southeast, about 1 h by car
- Yamaguchi 69 km west, about 1 h 15 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
- Otake City Hall 201205, Taisyo, CC BY 3.0
- 2 Chome Shinmachi, Ōtake-shi, Hiroshima-ken 739-0611, Japan - panoramio, 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- 2 Chome Motomachi, Ōtake-shi, Hiroshima-ken 739-0615, Japan - panoramio, 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- 1 Chome Shinmachi, Ōtake-shi, Hiroshima-ken 739-0611, Japan - panoramio (1), 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- 1 Chome Shiraishi, Ōtake-shi, Hiroshima-ken 739-0614, Japan - panoramio (3), 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- 2 Chome Minamisakae, Ōtake-shi, Hiroshima-ken 739-0602, Japan - panoramio, 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- 1 Chome Nishisakae, Ōtake-shi, Hiroshima-ken 739-0603, Japan - panoramio, 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- 1 Chome Shinmachi, Ōtake-shi, Hiroshima-ken 739-0611, Japan - panoramio, 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- 3 Chome Nishisakae, Ōtake-shi, Hiroshima-ken 739-0603, Japan - panoramio, 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- 1 Chome Shiraishi, Ōtake-shi, Hiroshima-ken 739-0614, Japan - panoramio (1), 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- 1 Chome Shiraishi, Ōtake-shi, Hiroshima-ken 739-0614, Japan - panoramio (2), 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- 1 Chome Shiraishi, Ōtake-shi, Hiroshima-ken 739-0614, Japan - panoramio, 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- 2 Chome Nishisakae, Ōtake-shi, Hiroshima-ken 739-0603, Japan - panoramio (1), 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- 3 Chome Minamisakae, Ōtake-shi, Hiroshima-ken 739-0602, Japan - panoramio, 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- 4 Chome Motomachi, Ōtake-shi, Hiroshima-ken 739-0615, Japan - panoramio, 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- 2 Chome-5-2 Higashisakae, Ōtake-shi, Hiroshima-ken 739-0601, Japan - panoramio, 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- 2 Chome Nishisakae, Ōtake-shi, Hiroshima-ken 739-0603, Japan - panoramio (2), 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- 2 Chome Nishisakae, Ōtake-shi, Hiroshima-ken 739-0603, Japan - panoramio, 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- 3 Chome Higashisakae, Ōtake-shi, Hiroshima-ken 739-0601, Japan - panoramio, 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- 1 Chome Higashisakae, Ōtake-shi, Hiroshima-ken 739-0601, Japan - panoramio, 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- Iwakuni Art Museum 20180501-1, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shimose art museum 1, Totti, CC BY-SA 4.0
- View of Kikkawa Historical Museum, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Iwakuni, ponte kintai-kyo, 05, Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- Iwakuni Chokokan ac (1), Asturio Cantabrio, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 20100724 Iwakuni Castle 5262, Jakub Hałun, CC BY-SA 4.0
- You me Town Otake 20140927, Taisyo, CC BY 3.0
- Kikkawa Historical Museum, Umako, Public domain
- National Hospital Organization Iwakuni Clinical Center, Waka77, Public domain
- National Hospital Organization Hiroshima-Nishi Medical Center, Waka77, Public domain
- 白崎八幡宮, Towacoco, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Iwakuni School Education Museum 20180501-2, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Iwakuni castle 05-03, user:Mkill, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 蜂ヶ峯総合公園観覧車, 大江万里, Public domain
- Iwakuni School ac (2), Asturio Cantabrio, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ozegawa River from train of Sanyo Main Line, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 廃線 - panoramio, warabi hatogaya, CC BY 3.0
- 広島県境 標札, Puchi-masashi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Governor Election of Yamaguchi Pref 2008 Sekinari Nii on Stumping at Aug 1st 2008 01R1024-768, user:Westwind, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Otakecho Otake, Otake, Hiroshima Prefecture 739-0600, Japan - panoramio (2), 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
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