Discover 4 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Yurihonjo (Japan). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Honjō, Honjō Castle, and Yashima Station. Also, be sure to include Akita Prefectural University in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Yurihonjo (Akita).
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Honjō
Also known as: 本荘市
City. Honjō was a city located in Akita Prefecture, Japan.
On March 22, 2005, Honjō, along with the towns of Chōkai, Higashiyuri, Iwaki, Nishime, Ōuchi, Yashima and Yuri (all from Yuri District), merged to create the city of Yurihonjō.
In 2003, the city had an estimated population of 45,580 and the density of 242.05 persons per km². The total area was 188.31 km².
The city was founded on March 31, 1954.[1]
Address: Oszaki, Detomachi, Yurihonjo
Honjō Castle
Also known as: 本荘城
Honjō Castle is a Japanese castle located in Yurihonjō, southern Akita Prefecture, Japan. At the end of the Edo period, Honjō Castle was home to the Rokugō clan, daimyō of Honjō Domain. The castle was also known as "Tsurumai-jō" or "Ozaki-jō".[2]
Yashima Station
Also known as: 矢島町
Town. Yashima was a town located in Yuri District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.
In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 5,880 and a density of 47.56 persons per km². The total area was 123.63 km².
On March 22, 2005, Yashima, along with the city of Honjō; and the towns of Chōkai, Higashiyuri, Iwaki, Nishime, Ōuchi and Yuri (all from Yuri District), merged to create the city of Yurihonjō.[3]
Address: Hazaka, Nanokamachi, Yashima, Yurihonjo
Akita Prefectural University
Also known as: 秋田県立大学
University in Akita, Japan. Akita Prefectural University is a Japanese prefectural university, located in Akita City, Japan.[4]