Yamagata district

Yamagata is an administrative district in northwestern Hiroshima Prefecture, comprising the municipalities of Akiota and Kitahiroshima. The area features forested terrain and low population density across its region.

The district was established as an administrative unit in 1878 and underwent major municipal mergers in the early 2000s. These consolidations shaped the current two-municipality structure of the area.

The district maintains connections to atomic bomb survivors, including resident Toshiyuki Mimaki, who contributes to the preservation of war memory.

The region is sparsely populated with forest and mountains creating a quiet setting. Visitors should expect longer travel times between settlements and plan accordingly.

Akiota, the northern municipality, receives substantial snowfall due to its location in the Chugoku Mountains. This makes it a striking example of how mountain geography creates extreme weather conditions locally.

Location: Hiroshima Prefecture

Inception: November 1, 1878

GPS coordinates: 34.68900,132.34900

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:23