Wake

Wake is a town in southeastern Okayama Prefecture where the Yoshii River and Kongo River flow through hills and forests. These waterways shape the landscape and form the natural backbone of the region.

Established as a village in 1889 during the creation of modern municipalities, it received town status in 1901. A merger with Saeki town in 2006 brought a significant change to its administrative structure.

The Wamojiyaki festival happens every August during Obon, when residents gather to celebrate together and mark an important time of year. This event shapes how the community experiences seasons and brings people together around shared traditions.

The town has schools at different levels serving local families and providing education to children. Visitors will find a small, manageable community that typifies rural areas in this region.

The town is home to one of Japan's largest wisteria parks with extensive plantings of flowering vines. In spring, these plants create natural canopies of blossoms that transform the grounds into something quite special.

Location: Wake district

Inception: June 1, 1889

Shares border with: Bizen, Akaiwa, Mimasaka, Misaki

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

GPS coordinates: 34.80289,134.15750

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:00