Kakogawa 5.24

Kakogawa is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on June 15, 1950.As of September 1, 2016, the city has an estimated population of 266,433 and a population density of 1,923.98 persons per km². The total area is 138.51 km².The city offers easy access to Himeji (about 10 mins), Kobe (about 30 mins) and Osaka (about 50 mins) by JR Line.The city currently has a sister city relationship with Maringá, in Brazil, and Auckland, in New Zealand.CultureArchitectureKakurin-ji - Taishidō completed in 1112, and Main Hall was completed in 1397. Both are National Treasures of Japan.Special DishesKatsumeshi is a speciality of Kakogawa. The dish is essentially a beef cutlet served on top of plate of rice with demi-glace sauce. It is a must-try if you are in the area.Famous peopleTomonori Jinnai