Akiu, Miyagi
Akiu was a town located in Natori District, Miyagi Prefecture from 1967 to 1988. It is now the western part of Taihaku-ku, Sendai.
Geography
Most of the town limits are forest, and it is the drainage basin of Natori River. The town has many tourist attractions, such as Akiu Great Falls, Rairaikyo, Akiu Hot Springs and Futakuchi Hot Springs.- Mountain Peaks - Mount Kamuro, Mount Ōkura, Mount Taihaku
- Rivers - Natori River, Zaru River
Surrounding municipalities
History
- 1947 - The villages of Nikkawa,,, and merged to become the village of Akiu.
- 1955 - Former village of Nikkawa area was moved to the village of Miyagi.
- 1967 - Becomes the town of Akiu.
- 1988 - Absorbed by the city of Sendai on March 1.
Transportation
Railroads
- Akiu Electronic Railway Akiu Line
Road
National Highways
Tourist Attractions
- Akiu Great Falls
- Akiu Hot Springs
- Futakuchi Hot Springs
- Rairaikyō