Kami, Hyōgo (Mikata)

Kami (香美町, Kami-chō) is a town located in Mikata District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2022, the town had an estimated population of 16,256 in 6368 households and a population density of 44 persons per km². The total area of the town is 368.77 square kilometres (142.38 sq mi). The Ojiro neighborhood of the town is designated as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in Japan. Kami is the birthplace of Tajiri-go, a Tajima Cattle who is the ancestor of more than 99.9% of Japanese Black wagyu.

Kami
香美町
Town
Kami Town Hall
Location of Kami in Hyōgo Prefecture
Kami
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 35°38′N 134°38′E
CountryJapan
RegionKansai
PrefectureHyōgo
DistrictMikata
Government
  MayorHayato Hamagami
Area
  Total368.77 km2 (142.38 sq mi)
Population
 (March 31, 2022)
  Total16,256
  Density44/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address1-870 Kasumi, Kasumi-ku, Kami-cho, Mikata-gun, Hyōgo-ken 669-6592
ClimateCfa
WebsiteOfficial website
Symbols
FlowerSakura
TreeFagus crenata
Castanopsis
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