Tomata district

Tomata is an administrative district in Okayama Prefecture covering a rural area that includes the town of Kagamino and several surrounding communities. The region is characterized by sparsely populated towns and villages spread across mountainous terrain.

The district was established in 1900 when several earlier administrative divisions in the Okayama region were consolidated under a new system. Significant restructuring occurred in the early 2000s through municipal mergers that consolidated towns and villages.

The district maintains traditional Japanese administrative structures with its designation as 苫田郡 (Tomata-gun), reflecting regional governance patterns.

A car is the most practical way to explore this rural district, as public transportation between scattered settlements is limited. Plan for longer travel times when moving between different areas.

Through municipal mergers in 2005, Tomata district underwent significant restructuring when several towns and villages consolidated into larger administrative units.

Location: Okayama Prefecture

Inception: April 1, 1900

GPS coordinates: 35.21000,133.89806

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:47