Ayabe, Kyoto

Ayabe (綾部市, Ayabe-shi) is a city located in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on August 1, 1950. As of 2015, the city has an estimated population of 33,821 and a population density of 97.5 persons per km². The total area is 347.1 km².[1]

Ayabe

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Location of Ayabe in Kyoto Prefecture
Ayabe
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 35°18′N 135°16′E
CountryJapan
RegionKansai
PrefectureKyoto Prefecture
First official recorded471 AD
City settledAugust 1, 1950
Government
  MayorZenya Yamazaki
Area
  Total347.1 km2 (134.0 sq mi)
Population
 (October 1, 2015)
  Total33,821
  Density97/km2 (250/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address623-8501
Websitewww.city.ayabe.kyoto.jp

Overview

Ayabe is situated in the mountains of Northern Kyoto Prefecture. You can get there by train from Kyoto station or by car in an hour and a half.

It is known for the founding of Ōmoto. In August fireflies can be viewed from Kanbayashi. In the same area is a hot spring area and development is underway for a new hot spring to be opened by the JR Ayabe station.

Twin towns and sister cities

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