Yawata, Japan
八幡市
Yawata is a town of 71,656 people in Kyoto, Japan, founded in April 1, 1889.
Why visit Yawata
Townapedia lists 211 museums and landmarks, 65 parks and trails, 129 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Kansai Gaidai University, Osaka Dental University, 史跡境界 and Pachinko Slot Stadium 2001.
Weather in Yawata
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About Yawata
Yawata (八幡市, Yawata-shi) is a city located in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2023, the city has an estimated population of 69,306 in 33972 households and a population density of 2800 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 24.35 square kilometres (9.40 sq mi). The Iwashimizu Hachiman-gū is located in Yawata.
From the Wikipedia article Yawata (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Kansai Gaidai University
School · 6.3 km
Higher education institution in Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Osaka Dental University
School · 2.8 km
Higher education institution in Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University
School · 7.3 km
University in Japan
Shuchiin University
School · 7.5 km
Private university in Fushimi-ku,
Museums and landmarks211
Ama Site
Monument and historic site · 6.7 km
Archaeological site in Takatsuki, Osaka, Japan
Kuse temple ruins
Monument and historic site · 7.1 km
Archaeological site
Shoudoukanga-Iseki
Monument and historic site · 7.5 km
Ancient ruins in Jōyō, Kyoto, Japan
199 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds65
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53 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes129
Ganges river
Restaurant · Indian · 1.6 km
京都府八幡市八幡水珀18-8
Mo-Fr 17:00-22:00; Sa-Su 11:00-22:00
Gusto
Restaurant · Western, Japanese · 1.7 km
美濃山幸水2-3 国道1号線;京阪国道
Mo-Su 07:00-03:00
Louisiana Mama
Restaurant · Italian, Pasta, Pizza · 1.6 km
八幡中ノ山194-4
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Ramen Makotoya
Restaurant · Noodle · 2.2 km
高野道2丁目23-25 京阪国道
Mo-Su 11:00-00:00
Sandaya
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.6 km
八幡水珀18-9 国道1号
Mo-Su 11:30-22:00
Santen
Restaurant · Japanese · 2.2 km
高野道2丁目23-28 国道1号線;京阪国道
Mo-Su 10:30-24:00
Tokutoku
Restaurant · Noodles, Japanese · 1.6 km
八幡水珀28
Mo-Su 11:00-23:00
Yakiniku Goen
Restaurant · Korean · 1.7 km
美濃山幸水2番地2 京阪国道
Mo-Su 17:00-00:00
Yayoiken
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.6 km
八幡水珀13-1 国道1号線;京阪国道
Mo-Su 10:00-23:00
117 more on the map.
History
The area of Yawata was part of ancient Yamashiro Province and developed as a town in front of the gates of Iwashimizu Hachiman-gu, a Shinto shrine, which attracted a wide range of worship from the imperial family and samurai to the common people.The town of Yawata in Tsuzuki District, Kyoto were established on April 1, 1889, with the creation of the modern municipalities system. It was elevated to city status on November 1, 1977.
From the History section of Yawata on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship44
Shopping27
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries32
Healthcare47
Map of Yawata
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Getting there and nearby towns
Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 26 km away.
- Takatsuki 8 km west, about 8 min by car
- Ibaraki 14 km southwest, about 14 min by car
- Kyoto 17 km north, about 17 min by car
- Kadoma 19 km southwest, about 19 min by car
- Moriguchi 20 km southwest, about 20 min by car
- Ōtsu 21 km northeast, about 21 min by car
- Ikoma 21 km south, about 21 min by car
- Minoh 22 km west, about 22 min by car
- Osaka 27 km southwest, about 27 min by car
- Kawanishi 27 km west, about 27 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
- Iwashimizu hachimangu02s3200, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Higashi-Koya Kaido, Yawata, Kyoto01, Kansai explorer, CC BY 3.0
- Yawataichinotsubo, Yawata, Kyoto Prefecture 614-8043, Japan - panoramio (2), kajikawa, CC BY 3.0
- Yawataichinotsubo, Yawata, Kyoto Prefecture 614-8043, Japan - panoramio, kajikawa, CC BY 3.0
- Yawataichinotsubo, Yawata, Kyoto Prefecture 614-8043, Japan - panoramio (1), kajikawa, CC BY 3.0
- KansaiGaidaiOsaka, User:Geofrog, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Osaka Dental University, Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 大阪医科薬科大学, Wara070, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shuchiin University, Abasaa, Public domain
- Ama-iseki 01, Bittercup, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kuse Haiji, gaikan, Saigen Jiro, CC0
- Sakuraiekiato01s1980, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Iwashimizu Hachimangu4, KENPEI, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yawata-shiritsu kyouiku-kenkyuujyo, crown user, CC0
- Yawata-shiritsu yawata elementary school main-gate, crown user, CC0
- Yawata-shiritsu chuou elementary school, crown user, CC0
- Yawata-shiritsu Yawata-higashi elementary school in Kyoto,Japan, crown user, CC0
- Yawata-daiyon elementary school, crown user, CC0
- Yawata-shiritsu Minamiyama elementary school in Kyoto,Japan, crown user, CC0
- Yawata-shiritsu otokoyama-daini junior high school, crown user, CC0
- Shoboji Temple of Yawata city, うぃき野郎, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hiko-Jinja Honden 01, Brakeet, CC0
- Yawata-shiritsu Hashimoto elementary school in Kyoto,Japan, crown user, CC0
- Shodo Kanga Site, gaikan-1, Saigen Jiro, CC0
- Komadera-ato, sekihi, Saigen Jiro, CC0
- Iwashimizu hachimangu07s3200, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Shohoji Temple, Bittercup, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yawata-shiritsu otokoya-madaisan junior high school, crown user, CC0
- Yawata-shiritsu otokoyama junior high school, crown user, CC0
- Yawata-shiritsu otokoyama-higashi junior high school kyoto in japan, crown_user, CC0
- Yawata-shiritsu kusunoki elementary school, crown user, CC0
- Yawata elementary school, crown user, CC0
- Kuzuha-kita es in Osaka,Japan, crown user, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 正平役血洗池古蹟（八幡市）, C2revenge, CC0
- C75-MK7, 浪速丹治, CC BY-SA 4.0
- C75MK76, 浪速丹治, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Toyota coronasf st170 1800sf-x 1 f, Toyotacoronaexsaloon, CC BY-SA 4.0
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