Kitahiroshima

Kitahiroshima is a mountain town located across a large area in the Chugoku Mountains in north-central Hiroshima Prefecture. The region sits near the border with Shimane Prefecture and is shaped by forests and agricultural lands.

The town was created in 2005 through the merger of four separate municipalities in the Yamagata district. This consolidation brought together different communities under a single administrative structure.

Traditional farming and forestry shape how people live and work in this mountain region. Local festivals throughout the year celebrate the connection between communities and their natural surroundings.

There are no railway connections in this area, but visitors can use the Chugoku Expressway and several national highways. These routes connect the region to neighboring areas and larger centers.

Heavy snowfall reaches this elevated area during winter months due to its mountain location. This creates opportunities for winter recreation and seasonal activities that many visitors find appealing.

Location: Hiroshima Prefecture

Location: Yamagata district

Inception: February 1, 2005

Reference: 343692

Shares border with: Hiroshima, Akitakata, Akiota, Masuda, Hamada, Ōnan

Website: https://town.kitahiroshima.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.67456,132.53844

Latest update: December 13, 2025 03:10