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 (1,356m), Mount Ōkura (433m), Mount Taihaku (321m) Rivers - Natori River, Zaru River
Surrounding municipalities Miyagi Prefecture Sendai Kawasaki Yamagata Prefecture Yamagata Higashine
History 1947 - The villages of Nikkawa (新川村), (馬場村), (長袋村), (境野村) and (湯元村) 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 (cancelled in 1961) Rairaikyō - Akiu Hot Springs
Road
National Highways Route 457
Tourist Attractions Akiu Great Falls Akiu Hot Springs Futakuchi Hot Springs Rairaikyō
Food Akiu is known locally for its tofu, which comes packaged in a piece of bamboo.
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