Ako City Library

Ako City Library is a public library in the city of Ako in Hyogo Prefecture with extensive collections of books, periodicals, and digital materials in Japanese and international languages. The building features dedicated areas for children, students, and adult readers with modern facilities to support community use and research.

Ako served as a domain capital during the Edo period and was known for salt production and the story of the forty-seven ronin. These historical events continue to shape the region's identity today.

The library displays exhibitions about local writers and traditional crafts that reflect the region's heritage and identity. These collections tell stories about the city's past importance and its connections to the surrounding area.

The library is located near JR Banshu-Ako Station and offers free parking along with digital borrowing services for visitors. Access is user-friendly, and there are dedicated work areas for different types of users.

The library preserves special records of regional dialects that developed from Ako's position between the Kinki and Chugoku regions. These linguistic features offer visitors insight into the area's cultural diversity.

Location: Hyōgo Prefecture

Website: http://ako-city-lib.com

GPS coordinates: 34.75289,134.39757

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:07