Kakogawa, Hyōgo
Kakogawa (加古川市, Kakogawa-shi) is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on June 15, 1950.
As of September 1, 2016, the city has an estimated population of 266,433 and a population density of 1,923.98 persons per km². The total area is 138.51 km².
The city offers easy access to Himeji (about 10 mins), Kobe (about 30 mins) and Osaka (about 50 mins) by JR Line.
The city currently has a sister city relationship with Maringá, in Brazil, and Auckland, in New Zealand.
Economy
Culture
Architecture
- Kakurin-ji - Taishidō was completed in 1112, and Main Hall was completed in 1397. Both are National Treasures of Japan.
Special Dishes
Katsumeshi is a speciality of Kakogawa. The dish is essentially a beef cutlet served on top of plate of rice with demi-glace sauce. It is a must-try if you are in the area.
Transportation
Railway
- JR West
- JR Kobe Line (Sanyo Main Line): Higashi-Kakogawa - Kakogawa
- Kakogawa Line: Kakogawa - Hioka - Kanno - Yakujin
- Sanyo Electric Railway: Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line
Notable people
- Tomonori Jinnai, comedian
See also
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