Kakogawa, Hyōgo

Kakogawa 加古川市
Special city
Flag of Kakogawa Flag
Location of Kakogawa in Hyōgo Location of Kakogawa in Hyōgo
Kakogawa Location in Japan
Coordinates:
Country	Japan
Region	Kansai
Prefecture	Hyōgo
Government
• Mayor	OKADA, Yasuhiro
Area
• Total	138.51 km2 (53.48 sq mi)
Population (March 2010)
• Total	268,565
• Density	1,940/km2 (5,000/sq mi)
Symbols
• Tree	Japanese Black Pine
• Flower	Azalea
Time zone	Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City Hall Address	2000 Kakogawachō Kitazaike, Kakogawa-shi Hyōgo-ken 675-8501
Website	www.city.kakogawa.hyogo.jp

Kakogawa (加古川市, Kakogawa-shi) is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on June 15, 1950.

As of 2010, the city has an estimated population of 268,565 and a population density of 1,940 persons per km². The total area is 138.51 km².

The city currently has a sister city relationship with Maringá, in Brazil, and Waitakere City, in New Zealand.

Culture

Architecture

• Kakurin-ji - Taishidō completed in 1112, and Main Hall was completed in 1397. Both are National Treasures of Japan.

Special Dishes

Katsumeshi is a speciality of Kakogawa. The dish is essentially a beef cutlet served on top of plate of rice with demi-glace sauce. It is a must-try if you are in the area.

Famous people

Tomonori Jinnai

See also

• Higashi-Kakogawa

External links

• Kakogawa City official website (Japanese)