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Ōhara, Okayama
was a List of towns in Japan, town located in Aida District, Okayama, Aida District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 4,630 and a population density, density of 84.99 persons per km2. The total area was 54.48 km2. On March 31, 2005, Ōhara, along with the towns of Mimasaka, Okayama (town), Mimasaka, Aida, Okayama, Aida and Sakutō, Okayama, Sakutō, the village of Higashiawakura, Okayama, Higashiawakura (all from Aida District, Okayama, Aida District), and the town of Katsuta, Okayama, Katsuta (from Katsuta District, Okayama, Katsuta District), was merged to create the city of Mimasaka, Okayama, Mimasaka. Geography Adjoining municipalities *Okayama Prefecture **Sakutō, Okayama, Sakutō **Nishiawakura, Okayama, Nishiawakura **Higashiawakura, Okayama, Higashiawakura **Katsuta, Okayama, Katsuta *Hyōgo Prefecture **Sayō, Hyōgo, Sayō Education *Ōhara Elementary School *Ōhara Junior High School *Okayama Prefectural Ōhara H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Okayama Prefecture
is a Prefectures of Japan, prefecture of Japan located in the Chūgoku region of Honshu. Okayama Prefecture has a population of 1,826,059 (1 February 2025) and has a geographic area of 7,114 Square kilometre, km2 (2,746 sq mi). Okayama Prefecture borders Tottori Prefecture to the north, Hyōgo Prefecture to the east, and Hiroshima Prefecture to the west. Okayama is the capital and largest city of Okayama Prefecture, with other major cities including Kurashiki, Tsuyama, and Sōja. Okayama Prefecture's south is located on the Seto Inland Sea coast across from Kagawa Prefecture on the island of Shikoku, which are connected by the Great Seto Bridge, while the north is characterized by the Chūgoku Mountains. History Prior to the Meiji Restoration of 1868, the area of present-day Okayama Prefecture was divided between Bitchū Province, Bitchū, Bizen Province, Bizen and Mimasaka Province, Mimasaka Provinces. Okayama Prefecture was formed and named in 1871 as part of the large-scale ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sakutō, Okayama
was a town located in Aida District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. Population As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 7,577 and a density of 69.49 persons per km2. The total area was 109.03 km2. History On March 31, 2005, Sakutō, along with the towns of Mimasaka (former), Aida and Ōhara, the village of Higashiawakura (all from Aida District), and the town of Katsuta (from Katsuta District), was merged to create the city of Mimasaka. Geography Adjoining municipalities *Okayama Prefecture ** Mimasaka (town) ** Ōhara **Aida ** Katsuta ** Bizen *Hyōgo Prefecture ** Sayō ** Kōzuki Education *Emi Elementary School *Doi Elementary School *Awai Elementary School *Yoshino Elementary School (Closure in 2008) *Sakutō Junior High School *Okayama Prefectural Emi Commercial High School (Closure in 2009) Sister cities * Saint-Valentin (France) * Sankt Valentin St. Valentin (also referred to as ''Saint Valentin'' or ''Sankt Valentin'') is the most wester ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan National Route 429
National Route 429 is a national highway of Japan connecting Kurashiki, Okayama and Fukuchiyama, Kyoto file:Fukuchiyama City Hall.jpg, Fukuchiyama City Hall file:福知山駅プラットフォームより View toward northeast from platform of Fukuchiyama station 2011.1.10 - panoramio.jpg, Fukuchiyama city center is a Cities of Japan, city in north ... in Japan, with a total length of 254.4 km (158.08 mi). References National highways of Japan Roads in Hyōgo Prefecture Roads in Kyoto Prefecture Roads in Okayama Prefecture 1982 establishments in Japan {{Japan-road-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan National Route 373
National Route 373 is a national highway of Japan connecting Akō, Hyōgo and Tottori, Tottori is the capital and the largest Cities of Japan, city of Tottori Prefecture in the Chūgoku region of Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 183,383 in 81,732 households and a population density of 240 persons per km². The total area ... in Japan, with a total length of 101.9 km (63.32 mi). References National highways of Japan Roads in Hyōgo Prefecture Roads in Okayama Prefecture Roads in Tottori Prefecture 1975 establishments in Japan {{Japan-road-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Highways Of Japan
Japan has a nationwide system of distinct from the expressways. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and other government agencies administer the national highways. Beginning in 1952, Japan classified these as Class 1 or Class 2. Class 1 highways had one- or two-digit numbers, while Class 2 highways had three-digit numbers. For example, routes 1 and 57 were Class 1 highways while 507 (the one with the highest number) was a Class 2 highway. A 1964 amendment to the governing law resulted in a unification of the classes, which took effect in April of the following year. Highways numbered since that time have had three-digit numbers, so the numbers 58–100, which had so far been unused, remained unused. However, when Okinawa Prefecture reverted to Japanese control in 1972, Route 58, with its southern endpoint in Okinawa's capital city of Naha, was established. The numbers from 59 to 100 remain unused. Some other numbers have been vacated by the joining ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ōhara Station (Okayama)
is a passenger railway station located in the city of Mimasaka, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the third-sector semi-public railway operator Chizu Express. Lines Ōhara Station is served by the Chizu Line and is 33.2 kilometers from the terminus of the line at . It is the only station in the Okayama Prefecture section of the Chizu Express where limited express trains stop, and the ``Super Hakuto'' that connects Keihanshin and Tottori, and the ``Super Inaba'' that connects Okayama City, the prefectural capital, and Tottori, also stop here. The "Victory Hakuto" train, which runs on the day of the Tottori University's second exam, also stops at this station. Station layout The station is composed of one side platform and one island platform serving three tracks, located on an embankment. There is a station building on the west side of the embankment, and a staffed ticket window, but it is possible to enter and exit the platform without going through the station bui ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miyamoto Musashi Station
is a passenger railway station located in the city of Mimasaka, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the third-sector semi-public railway operator Chizu Express. The station takes its name from the famous warrior Miyamoto Musashi, who (according to one theory) was born nearby. Lines Miyamoto Musashi Station is served by the Chizu Line and is 30.6 kilometers from the terminus of the line at . Station layout The station consists of a single side platform located on an embankment serving a single bi-directional track. The platform is on the left side of the track when facing in the direction of , and is connected to a small station building by stairs. The station is unattended. Adjacent stations History Miyamoto Musashi Station opened on December 3, 1994 with the opening of the Chizu Line. Passenger statistics In fiscal 2018, the station was used by an average of 10 passengers daily. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chizu Line
The is a Japanese third-sector railway that connects Hyōgo, Okayama and Tottori prefectures. The Chizu Line is not electrified, but is a high-grade railroad, and extends a total of . The limited expresses '' Super Hakuto'' and '' Super Inaba'' operate on this line. Chizu Express Chizu Line Some local trains operate through from the JR West Inbi Line (Tottori - Chizu). History Construction of the line was approved under the Railway Construction Act in 1922, and commenced by Japanese National Railways (JNR) in June 1966. Work was well advanced when a freeze on expenditure in 1980 resulted in construction being halted with 95% of the route acquired and 93% of the earthworks completed. The Tottori Prefectural Government facilitated the establishment of the Chizu Express Company in May 1986, which resumed construction. The line opened on December 3, 1994, and includes the 5,592 m Shitozaka tunnel. From November 29, 1997, the JR limited express '' Super Inaba'' service comm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chizu Express
The is a Japanese third-sector railway that connects Hyōgo Prefecture, Hyōgo, Okayama prefecture, Okayama and Tottori prefectures. The Chizu Line is not electrified, but is a high-grade railroad, and extends a total of . The limited expresses ''Super Hakuto'' and ''Super Inaba'' operate on this line. Chizu Express Chizu Line Some local trains operate through from the JR West Inbi Line (Tottori - Chizu). History Construction of the line was approved under the Railway Construction Act in 1922, and commenced by Japanese National Railways (JNR) in June 1966. Work was well advanced when a freeze on expenditure in 1980 resulted in construction being halted with 95% of the route acquired and 93% of the earthworks completed. The Tottori Prefectural Government facilitated the establishment of the Chizu Express Company in May 1986, which resumed construction. The line opened on December 3, 1994, and includes the 5,592 m Shitozaka tunnel. From November 29, 1997, the JR limited exp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sayō, Hyōgo
is a List of towns in Japan, town located in Sayō District, Hyōgo, Sayō District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 15,701 in 6797 households and a population density of 51 persons per km2. The total area of the town is . Geography Sayo is located in the southwestern part of Hyōgo Prefecture in the basin along the Sayogawa River in the Chikusa River system. Approximately 80% of the town area is occupied by hills and forests. In the early morning from late autumn to winter, there is often a fog called "Sayo morning fog". Neighbouring municipalities Hyōgo Prefecture * Kamigōri, Hyōgo, Kamigōri * Shisō, Hyōgo, Shisō * Tatsuno, Hyōgo, Tatsuno Okayama Prefecture * Bizen, Okayama, Bizen * Mimasaka, Okayama, Mimasaka Climate Sayō has a Humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Sayō is 13.8 °C. The average annual rainfall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hyōgo Prefecture
is a Prefectures of Japan, prefecture of Japan located in the Kansai region of Honshu. Hyōgo Prefecture has a population of 5,469,762 () and a geographic area of . Hyōgo Prefecture borders Kyoto Prefecture to the east, Osaka Prefecture to the southeast, and Okayama Prefecture, Okayama and Tottori Prefecture, Tottori prefectures to the west. Kobe is the capital and largest city of Hyōgo Prefecture, and the List of cities in Japan, seventh-largest city in Japan, with other List of cities in Hyōgo Prefecture by population, major cities including Himeji, Nishinomiya, and Amagasaki. Hyōgo Prefecture's mainland stretches from the Sea of Japan to the Seto Inland Sea, where Awaji Island and a small archipelago of islands belonging to the prefecture are located. Hyōgo Prefecture is a major economic center, transportation hub, and tourist destination in western Japan, with 20% of the prefecture's land area designated as List of national parks of Japan#History, Natural Parks. Hyōgo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nishiawakura, Okayama
270px, Awakura Onsen is a village located in Aida District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan., the village had an estimated population of 1,361 in 593 households and a population density of 29 persons per km². The total area of the village is . Geography Nishiawakura is located in the northeastern part of Okayama Prefecture, bordering Hyōgo Prefecture and Tottori Prefecture. Located on the southern side of the Chugoku Mountains, mountains and forests occupy 95% of the village area; and the village is designated as a heavy snowfall area. Neighboring municipalities Hyōgo Prefecture * Shisō Okayama Prefecture * Mimasaka Tottori Prefecture * Chizu * Wakasa Climate Nishiawakura has a Humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with moderate snowfall. The average annual temperature in Nishiawakura is 11.9 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1981 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
