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1.Akitakata, Hiroshima
Akitakata (安芸高田市, Akitakata-shi) is a city located in north-central Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. As of April 1, 2011, the city has a population of 31,565, with 13,223 households and a population density of 59 persons per km². of The total area is 538.17 km². The modern city of Akitakata was established on March 1, 2004, from the merger of the towns of Kōda, Midori, Mukaihara, Takamiya, Yachiyo and Yoshida (all from Takata District). Therefore, Takata District was dissolved as a result of this merger. It is a mountainous farming area known for many traditional events as well as certain food products. One such food product is Ebisu tea, a sweet fragrant tea, that comes from Mukaihara Town. Another is yuzu juice (柚子ジュース), a product of the Kawane area of Takamiya town in the northeastern part of the city. The city also lays claim to be the birthplace and hometown of Mōri Motonari, the Warring States-era daimyō of the 16th century.
population:25,322人 area:537.75km2(境界未定部分あり)
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Akitakata, Hiroshima in Castle

1.Suzuo Castle
Suzuo Castle (鈴尾城) was the main castle of the Fukubara clan. It is located in Fukubara of Akitakata, Hiroshima, in what used to be Aki Province. It is also known as "Fukubara Castle" (福原城).[1] It is also famous as the birthplace of the warlord Mōri Motonari.[2][3][4]
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2.Tajihi-Sarugake Castle
Tajihi-Sarugake Castle (多治比猿掛城, Tajihi-Sarugake-jō) was a Japanese castle located in Akitakata, Hiroshima Prefecture. Its ruins have been protected by the central government as a National Historic Site together with Yoshida-Kōriyama Castle since 1940.[1]
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3.Yoshida-Kōriyama Castle
Yoshida-Kōriyama Castle (吉田郡山城, Yoshida-Kōriyama-jō) was a Japanese castle located in Akitakata, Hiroshima Prefecture. It was also called Aki-Kōriyama Castle (安芸郡山城, Aki-Kōriyama-jō) from its location in former Aki Province. Its ruins have been protected by the central government as a National Historic Site since 1940.[3]
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Akitakata, Hiroshima in station

4.Kōtachi Station  ・1994 Takatahara, Kōtachi-chō,, Akitakata-shi, Hiroshima-shi 739-1101Japan
Kōtachi Station (甲立駅, Kōtachi-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Akitakata, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).[1]
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5.Mukaihara Station  ・73 Saka Mukaiharacho, Akitakata-shi, Hiroshima-shi 739-1201Japan
Mukaihara Station (向原駅, Mukaihara-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Akitakata, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).[1]
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6.Yoshidaguchi Station  ・240 Shimoobara Kodacho, Akitakata-shi, Hiroshima-shi 739-1103Japan
Yoshidaguchi Station (吉田口駅, Yoshidaguchi-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Akitakata, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).[1]
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