Ōhara, Okayama
Ōhara was a town located in Aida District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 4,630 and a density of 84.99 persons per km2. The total area was 54.48 km2.
On March 31, 2005, Ōhara, along with the towns of Mimasaka, Aida and Sakutō, the village of Higashiawakura, and the town of Katsuta, was merged to create the city of Mimasaka.
Geography
Adjoining municipalities
Education
- Ōhara Elementary School
- Ōhara Junior High School
- Okayama Prefectural Ōhara High School
Transportation
Railways
Road
- National highways:
- *Route 373
- *Route 429
- Prefectural roads:
- *Okayama Prefectural Route 5
- *Okayama Prefectural Route 240
- *Okayama Prefectural Route 357
Notable places and events
- Village of Miyamoto Musashi
- Main stone of Miyamoto Musashi Temple
- Miyamoto Musashi's grave next to that of his parents
- Ōhara-shuku