was a town located in Yamamoto District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 8,042 and a density of 82.04 persons per km<sup>2</sup>. The total area is 98.02&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.

On March 20, 2006, Yamamoto, along with the towns of Koto'oka and Hachiryƫ (all from Yamamoto District), was merged to create the town of Mitane.

References

  • Mitane official website