Yabakei, Ōita

Yabakei, Ōita

was a town located in Shimoge District, Ōita, Japan. On March 1 2005, Yabakei, along with the towns of Yamakuni and Hon'yabakei, and the village of Sankō, were absorbed by the city of Nakatsu.

An area of lush forests and mountains, Yabakei is known for its beautiful autumn leaves. It also is home to the Aonodōmon, a legendary tunnel said to have been dug through solid rock by a single man over 30 years, and Rakanji, a famous mountain temple.

In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 5,215 and the density of 28.39 persons per km². The total area was 183.70 km².


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