Kahoku

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Kahoku is a town located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 29 February 2020, the town had an estimated population of 19,303,in 6267 households and a population density of 350 persons per km². The total area of the town is 52.38 square kilometres. ()

Local name: 河北町 Population: 17.9 thous.Area: 20.25 mi²Coordinates: 38°25'25"N, 140°18'47"E

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Kahoku – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dewazakura Museum of Art, Aterazawa Tateyama Castle, Higashine, Murayama.

6 miSE
Art museum, Museum
Dewazakura Museum of Art, Tendo
153 min walk • Dewazakura Museum of Art opened in Tendō, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan in 1988. Owned and operated by the Dewazakura Sake Brewery Corporation, the collection focuses on traditional Japanese and Korean arts and crafts, including ceramics, paintings, and calligraphy.
5.8 miSW
Forts and castles
Aterazawa Tateyama Castle, Ōe
149 min walk • Aterazawa Tateyama Castle was a Sengoku period yamashiro-style Japanese castle located in what is now part of the town of Ōe, Yamagata Prefecture in the Tohoku region of Japan.
4.2 miE
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Higashine
109 min walk • One of the must-visit attractions in Higashine is the Yama-dera temple complex, a serene and sacred site that dates back to the 9th century. Perched on a mountainside, the temple complex is comprised of several buildings and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding...
5.7 miNE
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Murayama
146 min walk • One of Murayama's most iconic landmarks is the Yudonosan Shrine, located at the base of Mount Yudono. This sacred site is part of the Three Mountains of Dewa, a spiritual pilgrimage route that has been traveled by worshippers for centuries.
3.9 miSW
City
Sagae
100 min walk • One of the most popular attractions in Sagae is the beautiful Chokai Mountain, a dormant volcano that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can hike through the lush forests and meadows, taking in the fresh mountain air and enjoying the...

Kahoku

Facts and practical information

Kahoku – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Dewazakura Museum of Art, Tendo

Aterazawa Tateyama Castle, Ōe

Higashine

Murayama

Sagae