Overview
Tidal salt fields once covered this coast; their divisions still show in how the land is parcelled.
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Akō (赤穂市, Akō-shi) is a city located in southwestern Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2022, the city had an estimated population of 45,747 in 20,563 households and a population density of 360 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 126.85 square kilometres (48.98 sq mi).
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Founded / opened：Edo period Highlights / collection：Remains of irihama-style salt fields, Salt Road Genre：Outdoor art and land art, Architecture
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