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Yae

Hiroshima, Japan · Asia

About Yae

Yae sits on the route: 25 minutes from Aki-takata, 49km from Mount Misen (Miyajima).

Yae is a town located in Hiroshima, Japan. With a population of 17,763, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Yae sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Yae to your route.

About Yae

Kitahiroshima (北広島町, Kitahiroshima-chō) is a town in Yamagata District, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2023, the town had an estimated population of 17,333 in 8333 households and a population density of 27 inhabitants per square kilometre (70/sq mi). The total area of the town is 646.20 square kilometres

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Yae offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Yae located?

Yae is located in Hiroshima, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 34.6833 latitude, 132.5333 longitude.

What is the population of Yae?

Yae has a population of approximately 17,763 people, making it a town in Japan.

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Quick Information

Population
17,763
Continent
Asia
Country
Japan
Region
Hiroshima
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
34.6833, 132.5333

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Japan

Police
110
Ambulance
119
Fire
119
Driving side
left

Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.

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Worth the detour from Yae

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

A profoundly moving museum documenting the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and advocating for the elimination of nuclear weapons.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Atomic Bomb Dome)

The skeletal ruins of the former Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, preserved as a haunting symbol of nuclear devastation and a call for peace.

33 km · about 40 min drive

museum

Mazda Museum

Factory museum offering tours of Mazda's assembly line and showcasing the marque's rotary engine heritage.

36 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Miyajima Island

A sacred island home to the floating Itsukushima Shrine and its iconic torii gate rising from the sea.

47 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Itsukushima Shrine (Miyajima)

A Shinto shrine on Miyajima Island famous for its iconic floating torii gate that appears to hover above the water at high tide.

47 km · about 55 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mount Misen (Miyajima)

The highest peak on Miyajima Island with ancient forests, wild deer, and panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea from its summit.

49 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Yae

  • 49 kmMount Misen (Miyajima)The highest peak on Miyajima Island with ancient forests, wild deer, and panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea from its summit.
  • 77 kmShimanami KaidoA 60 km island-hopping expressway across the Seto Inland Sea from Onomichi to Imabari, leaping between six islands on soaring suspension bridges including the world-class Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridge.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Yae.

Aki-takata

🇯🇵 Japan

14 km awayPop. 32,323

Kyōmendao

🇯🇵 Japan

24 km awayPop. 10,163

Gion

🇯🇵 Japan

28 km awayPop. 68,713

Togōchi

🇯🇵 Japan

30 km awayPop. 5,740

Miyoshi

🇯🇵 Japan

32 km awayPop. 53,616

Hiroshima

🇯🇵 Japan

32 km awayPop. 1,200,754

Fuchū

🇯🇵 Japan

33 km awayPop. 51,155

Kawamoto

🇯🇵 Japan

33 km awayPop. 3,331

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