Demographics

Per Japanese census data, the population of Kamigōri in 2020 is 13,879 people.

History

The area of the modern town of Kamigōri was within ancient Harima Province and was the base of the Akamatsu clan during the Muromachi period. In the Edo Period, it was divided between Amagasaki Domain and tenryō territory under direct administration of the Tokugawa shogunate. Following the Meiji restoration, the village of Kamigōri was created within Akō District, Hyōgo. It was raised town status on April 1, 1913. On March 15, 1955, Kamigōri expanded by annexing the neighboring villages of Takata, Kurai, and Funasaka.

Government

Kamigōri has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral town council of 10 members. Kamigōri, together with the city of Akō, contributes one member to the Hyogo Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the town is part of Hyōgo 12th district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

Economy

The economy of Kamigōri is based on agriculture and light manufacturing. The town is increasingly become a commuter town for nearby Himeji.

Education

Kamigōri has three public elementary schools and two public middle schools operated by the town government and two public high schools operated by the Hyōgo Prefectural Department of Education. University of Hyogo has a campus in Kamigōri.

Transportation

Railway

Chizu Express - Chizu Line

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22 px JR West – San'yo Main Line

Highway

Local attractions

  • San'yōdō Yamanoumaya site, National Historic Site
  • Shirahata Castle - A castle ruin, built by Akamatsu Norimura.

References

  • Kamigōri official website