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Takehara

Hiroshima · Takehara · Architecture

Japanese name: 竹原の町並み

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Takehara
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WHAT TO DOTakehara

It grew rich on salt and sake. The little Kyoto of Aki.

WHEREHiroshima

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It grew rich on salt and sake. The little Kyoto of Aki.

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Takehara (竹原市, Takehara-shi) is a city located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2023, the city had an estimated population of 23,350 in 12,034 households and a population density of 200 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 118.23 square kilometres (45.65 sq mi).

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Designation:Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings

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