Ogaki, Gifu
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is a city
located in Gifu Prefecture
, Japan
. It was incorporated as a city on April 1, 1918. As of July 2011, the city has an estimated population
of 160,999 and a total area of 79.75 square kilometre.
Ōgaki was the final destination for the haiku poet Matsuo Bashō
. Every November the city holds a Bashō Festival.
in Gifu Prefecture and is known as being the most centrally-located city in Japan.
As a result of its 2006 merger with Kamiishizu
, Yōrō District
, and Sunomata
, Anpachi District
, the city consists of three disconnected regions, with Sunomata in the east, the original Ōgaki in the center, and Kamiishizu in the southwest.
The main river flowing through the city is the Ibi River
; however, the Nagara River
forms the border between Ōgaki and the neighboring cities of Gifu
and Hashima
.
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Cities of Japan
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located in Gifu Prefecture
Gifu Prefecture
is a prefecture located in the Chūbu region of central Japan. Its capital is the city of Gifu.Located in the center of Japan, it has long played an important part as the crossroads of Japan, connecting the east to the west through such routes as the Nakasendō...
, Japan
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. It was incorporated as a city on April 1, 1918. As of July 2011, the city has an estimated population
Population
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of 160,999 and a total area of 79.75 square kilometre.
Ōgaki was the final destination for the haiku poet Matsuo Bashō
Matsuo Basho
, born , then , was the most famous poet of the Edo period in Japan. During his lifetime, Bashō was recognized for his works in the collaborative haikai no renga form; today, after centuries of commentary, he is recognized as a master of brief and clear haiku...
. Every November the city holds a Bashō Festival.
Geography
Ōgaki is located in the northwest area of the Nōbi PlainNobi Plain
The is a large plain in Japan that stretches from the Mino area of southwest Gifu Prefecture to the Owari area of northwest Aichi Prefecture, covering an area of approximately . It is an alluvial plain created by the Kiso Three Rivers and has very fertile soil...
in Gifu Prefecture and is known as being the most centrally-located city in Japan.
As a result of its 2006 merger with Kamiishizu
Kamiishizu, Gifu
was a town located in Yōrō District, Gifu, Japan.On March 27, 2006, Kamiishizu was merged into the city of Ōgaki.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 6,660 and a density of 53.98 persons per km²...
, Yōrō District
Yoro District, Gifu
is a district located in Gifu, Japan.As of July 2011, the district has an estimated population of 31,058. The total area is 195.52 km².-Merger:*On March 27, 2006, the town of Kamiishizu, along with the town of Sunomata from Anpachi District, merged into the city of Ōgaki....
, and Sunomata
Sunomata, Gifu
was a town located in Anpachi District, Gifu, Japan.On March 27, 2006, Sunomata was merged into the city of Ōgaki.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 4,652 and a density of 1,372.39 persons per km². The total area was 3.39 km²....
, Anpachi District
Anpachi District, Gifu
is a district located in Gifu, Japan.As of July 2011, the district has an estimated population of 45,152. The total area is 62.71 km².-Merger:...
, the city consists of three disconnected regions, with Sunomata in the east, the original Ōgaki in the center, and Kamiishizu in the southwest.
The main river flowing through the city is the Ibi River
Ibi River
The is a tributary of the Kiso River located in Gifu and Mie Prefectures in Japan. Along with the Nagara and Kiso rivers, the Ibi is the third of the Kiso Three Rivers of the Nōbi Plain. It is one of Japan's first-class rivers...
; however, the Nagara River
Nagara River
The has its source in the city of Gujō, Gifu Prefecture, and its mouth in the city of Kuwana, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Along with the Kiso River and Ibi River, the Nagara River is one of the Kiso Three Rivers of the Nōbi Plain. Previously, the river was named Sunomata River . With a length of , it...
forms the border between Ōgaki and the neighboring cities of Gifu
Gifu, Gifu
is a city located in the south-central portion of Gifu Prefecture, Japan, and serves as the prefectural capital. The city has played an important role in Japan's history because of its location in the middle of the country. During the Sengoku period, various warlords, including Oda Nobunaga, used...
and Hashima
Hashima, Gifu
is a city located in the Gifu Prefecture of central Japan.Hashima covers a total area of 87.77 km². As of July 2011 the city has an estimated population of 67,041 inhabitants.The city was founded on 1 April 1954.-External links:*...
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Adjacent municipalities
Gifu Prefecture- GifuGifu, Gifuis a city located in the south-central portion of Gifu Prefecture, Japan, and serves as the prefectural capital. The city has played an important role in Japan's history because of its location in the middle of the country. During the Sengoku period, various warlords, including Oda Nobunaga, used...
- HashimaHashima, Gifuis a city located in the Gifu Prefecture of central Japan.Hashima covers a total area of 87.77 km². As of July 2011 the city has an estimated population of 67,041 inhabitants.The city was founded on 1 April 1954.-External links:*...
- MizuhoMizuho, Gifuis a city located in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.As of July 2011, the city has an estimated population of 52,269, with the number of households being 19,567...
- AnpachiAnpachi, Gifuis a town located in the Anpachi District, Gifu, Japan.As of July 2011, the town has an estimated population of 15,274. The total area of the town is 18.19 km². The Solar Ark, an over 300m long photovoltaic power generation facility is located in the town....
, GōdoGodo, Gifuis a town located in Anpachi District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It is located in the southwestern portion of the prefecture and is well-known for its various flora, including roses and pines., the town has an estimated population of 19,902...
and WanouchiWanouchi, Gifuis a small town located in Anpachi District, Gifu, Japan.As of July 2011, the town has an estimated population of 9,976. The total area is 22.36 km².- History :...
(Anpachi DistrictAnpachi District, Gifuis a district located in Gifu, Japan.As of July 2011, the district has an estimated population of 45,152. The total area is 62.71 km².-Merger:...
) - IkedaIkeda, Gifuis a town located in Ibi District, Gifu, Japan.As of July 2011, the town has an estimated population of 24,915. The total area is 38.79 km².- Railway :*Yōrō Railway** Yōrō Line: - - -External links:*...
(Ibi DistrictIbi District, Gifuis a district located in Gifu, Japan., the district has an estimated population of 72,109. The total area is 876.65 km².The area of the former village of Tokuyama in this district will be flooded by the Tokuyama Dam.-District Timeline:...
) - SekigaharaSekigahara, Gifuis a town located in Fuwa District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.As of July 2011, the town has an estimated population of 7,965. The total area is 49.29 km².In 1600, the Battle of Sekigahara took place here.-History:...
and TaruiTarui, Gifuis a town located in Fuwa District, Gifu, Japan.As of July 2011, the town has an estimated population of 28,461. The total area is 57.14 km².- Railroad :*JR Tōkai**Tōkaidō Main Line - Tarui Station-External links:*...
(Fuwa DistrictFuwa District, Gifuis a district located in Gifu, Japan.As of July 2011, the district has an estimated population of 36,426. The total area is 106.43 km²....
) - YōrōYoro, Gifuis a town located in Yōrō District, Gifu, Japan, on the eastern side of the Yōrō Mountains.As of July 2011, the town has an estimated population of 31,058. The total area is 72.14 km²...
(Yōrō DistrictYoro District, Gifuis a district located in Gifu, Japan.As of July 2011, the district has an estimated population of 31,058. The total area is 195.52 km².-Merger:*On March 27, 2006, the town of Kamiishizu, along with the town of Sunomata from Anpachi District, merged into the city of Ōgaki....
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Mie Prefecture
- InabeInabe, Mie, is a city located in the northernmost tip of Mie Prefecture in Japan along the border with Gifu and Shiga prefectures. The city was formed on December 1, 2003 from the merger of the towns of Inabe, Hokusei, Daian and Fujiwara, all from Inabe District....
Shiga Prefecture
- MaibaraMaibara, Shigais a city located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan.As of August 1, 2006, the city has an estimated population of 42,154. The total area is 223.1 km².- History :...
- TagaTaga, Shigais a town located in Inukami District, Shiga, Japan. It has developed as a shrine town of Taga-taisha, one of the most famous shrines in Shiga.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 8,322 and a density of 61.22 persons per km². The total area is 135.93 km².-External links:* *...
(Inukami DistrictInukami District, ShigaInukami is a district located in Shiga, Japan.As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 23,638 and a density of 150.21 persons per km². The total area is 157.37 km².-Transition:...
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Municipal annexations
- April 1918: Gained municipal status
- April 1928: Merged with parts of the village of Kitakuise, Anpachi DistrictAnpachi District, Gifuis a district located in Gifu, Japan.As of July 2011, the district has an estimated population of 45,152. The total area is 62.71 km².-Merger:...
(specifically, Kido, Minamiisshiki, Kasagi, Kasanui and Gama areas) - December 1934: Merged with village of Minamikuise, Anpachi District
- June 1935: Merged with village of Tagishima, Anpachi District
- June 1936: Merged with village of Yasui, Anpachi District
- February 1940: Merged with villages of Urū and Shizusato, Fuwa DistrictFuwa District, Gifuis a district located in Gifu, Japan.As of July 2011, the district has an estimated population of 36,426. The total area is 106.43 km²....
- October 1947: Merged with villages of Ayasato, Fuwa District, and Sumoto, Anpachi District
- June 1948: Merged with village of Asakusa, Anpachi District
- October 1948: Merged with village of Kawanami and the Maze part of Maki, Anpachi District
- April 1949: Merged with village of Nakagawa, Anpachi District
- April 1951: Merged with village of Wagō, Anpachi District
- June 1952: Merged with village of Mitsukoshi, Anpachi District
- October 1954: Merged with village of Arasaki, Fuwa District
- September 1967: Merged with town of Akasaka, Fuwa District
- April 1988: Established city constitution
- March 27, 2006: Merged with towns of Kamiishizu, Yōrō District, and Sunomata, Anpachi District
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Universities and colleges
- Institute of Advanced Media Arts and SciencesInstitute of Advanced Media Arts and Sciencesor IAMAS is a public university at Ogaki, Gifu, Japan, founded in 2001.-External links:*...
(IAMAS) - Gifu Keizai UniversityGifu Keizai Universityis a private university at Ogaki, Gifu, Japan, founded in 1967.-External links:*...
- Ogaki Women's CollegeOgaki Women's Collegeis a private women's junior college in Ogaki, Gifu, Japan, established in 1969.-External links:*...
- Institute for Fashion Studies (IFS)
- Ogaki Nursing College (moved to Ogaki Medical Association March 31, 2006)
- Nihon Information Processing College
- Nihon General Business College
- Nihon-Chūō Nursing College Ogaki
- Nihon-Chūō Gakuen Culinary College
High schools
- Ogaki Kita Senior High School
- Ogaki Higashi Senior High School
- Ogaki Minami Senior High School
- Ogaki Nishi Senior High School
- Ogaki Technical High School
- Ogaki-Shogyo Business High School
- Nihon University Ogaki Senior High School
- Ogaki School for Handicapped (primary through senior high)
- Hirano Gakuen
- Ogaki Sakura High School
Railways
- Central Japan Railway CompanyCentral Japan Railway CompanyThe is the main railway company operating in the Chūbu region of central Japan. It is officially abbreviated in English as JR Central and in Japanese as . Its headquarters are located in the JR Central Towers in Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.The company's operational hub is Nagoya Station...
- Tōkaidō Main LineTokaido Main LineThe is the busiest trunk line of the Japan Railways Group , connecting Tōkyō and Kōbe stations. It is long, not counting its many freight feeder lines around the major cities...
: Ogaki Station, Arao Station, Mino Akasaka Station
- Tōkaidō Main Line
- Kintetsu Corporation
- Kintetsu Yoro Line: Otoba Station, Tomoe Station, Mino Aoyagi Station, Nishi Ogaki Station, Ogaki Station, Muro Station, Kita Ogaki Station
- Tarumi Railway Company
- Tarumi Line: Ogaki Station, Higashi Ogaki Station
- Seino Railway (freight railway)
- Seino Ichihashi Line: Mino Akasaka Station, Otomezaka Station, Saruiwa Station, Ichihashi Station
- Seino Hirui Line: Mino Akasaka Station, Mino Okubo Station, Hirui Station
Highways
- Meishin ExpresswayMeishin ExpresswayThe is a toll expressway in Japan. It runs from a junction with the Tomei Expressway in Nagakute, Aichi west to Nishinomiya, Hyōgo . It is the main road link between Osaka and Nagoya, and, along with the Tōmei Expressway, forms the main road link between Osaka and Tokyo...
: Ogaki IC - National Route 21
- National Route 258
- National Route 417
Visitor attractions
- Akasaka-jukuAkasaka-juku (Nakasendo)was the fifty-sixth of the sixty-nine stations of the Nakasendō. It is located in the present-day city of Ōgaki, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It flourished during the Edo Period, as it was located in a fertile valley, next to a river.-Modern Day:...
, the 56th stationShukubawere post stations during the Edo period in Japan, generally located on one of the Edo Five Routes or one of its sub-routes. They were also called shukueki . These post stations were places where travelers could rest on their journey around the nation...
on the NakasendōNakasendoThe , also called the , was one of the five routes of the Edo period, and one of the two that connected Edo to Kyoto in Japan. There were 69 stations between Edo and Kyoto, crossing through Musashi, Kōzuke, Shinano, Mino and Ōmi provinces... - Kokubun-ji ruins
- Basho'sMatsuo Basho, born , then , was the most famous poet of the Edo period in Japan. During his lifetime, Bashō was recognized for his works in the collaborative haikai no renga form; today, after centuries of commentary, he is recognized as a master of brief and clear haiku...
Oku no HosomichiOku no Hosomichi, translated alternately as The Narrow Road to the Deep North and The Narrow Road to the Interior, is a major work by the Japanese poet Matsuo Bashō considered "one of the major texts of classical Japanese literature."...
HaikuHaiku' , plural haiku, is a very short form of Japanese poetry typically characterised by three qualities:* The essence of haiku is "cutting"...
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- Sunomata CastleSunomata Castleis a Japanese castle in Ōgaki in Gifu Prefecture. It was constructed by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, one of the generals of Oda Nobunaga, while they were doing a siege on Inabayama Castle in the mid-16th century. Hideyoshi also found a secret path into the castle and they found Saitō Tatsuoki. Oda Nobunaga...