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Japan

Tahara

Administrative territorial entity City of Japan

Tahara, Coastal city in Higashi Mikawa, Japan

Description

Tahara sits on the Atsumi Peninsula between Mikawa Bay and the Enshu Sea, stretching across farming land and a small urban center. The western shore shows calm inlets while the eastern side faces open swells.

History

Several villages in the Atsumi district merged into a single municipality in 1889 and gained city status during the 20th century. Neighboring territories joined later, enlarging the administrative area.

Culture

The annual ceremony in Kamezaki ties religious ritual to the tides, with local participants carrying a wooden framework toward the shore together. Visitors can watch how the settlement relates to the ocean through gesture and movement.

Practical

Travelers reach the area by car or bus from Toyohashi and find hotels and small guesthouses along both coasts. The beach and pathways are easily accessible, though public transport runs less frequently.

Did you know?

A Toyota manufacturing plant here focuses on Lexus vehicles and draws engineering enthusiasts interested in automotive production. The presence of the factory has shaped local employment patterns and the infrastructure of the region.

Location

Aichi Prefecture

Inception

January 1, 1955

Reference

232319

Shares border with

Toyohashi

Website

https://city.tahara.aichi.jp

GPS coordinates

34.66875,137.26422

Latest update

December 13, 2025 19:58

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