Mikata (美方郡, Mikata-gun) is a district located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.

As of the April 1, 2005 merger (but using 2003 population statistics), the district has an estimated population of 40,084 and a density of 66 persons per km2. The total area is 610.02 km2.

Towns and villages

  • Kami
  • Shin'onsen

Mergers

  • On April 1, 2005 the towns of Mikata and Muraoka merged with the town of Kasumi, from Kinosaki District, to form the new town of Kami.
  • On October 1, 2005 the towns of Hamasaka and Onsen merged to form the town of Shin'onsen.

Points of interest

  • Tajima Plateau Botanical Gardens
  • Antaiji Zen monastery

References



Elevation of Ojiroku Sabō, Kamichō, Mikatagun, Hyōgoken , Japan

Elevation of Kami, Mikata District, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

60+ Mikata District Fukui Photos Stock Photos, Pictures & RoyaltyFree

The Five Lakes of Mikata SHORYUDO , Go Central Japan

Elevation of Ojiroku Hiroi, Kamichō, Mikatagun, Hyōgoken , Japan