Kakogawa

Kakogawa is a port city in Hyogo Prefecture that stretches between Harima Bay and the inland areas along the lower course of the river. The built environment includes residential districts, factory grounds and farmland connected by bridges and low-rise streets.

The settlement grew during the Edo period as a castle town and post station on an important trade route that carried travelers and goods between coastal areas. In 2002 the municipality received an expanded administrative status that brought more local decision-making powers.

The name derives from the Kako River, whose waters run through the entire area and connect the communities along its banks. Local residents use the riverbanks for walking and maintain small shrines along the main streets, which are woven into the daily life of the neighborhoods.

The best way to get oriented is to follow the course of the river, which runs through the districts and serves as a natural axis. Many schools and public buildings are accessible via side roads that run parallel to the main traffic routes.

Katsumeshi is a local dish made from breaded beef cutlet served with a demiglace sauce over rice and offered in several restaurants across town. The preparation follows a recipe that has remained unchanged for decades and attracts both residents and visitors.

Location: Hyōgo Prefecture

Inception: June 15, 1950

Shares border with: Akashi, Takasago, Himeji, Kasai, Miki, Ono, Harima, Inami

Website: https://city.kakogawa.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.75692,134.84128

Latest update: December 12, 2025 22:55