Akashi Population 2026
Akashi has a population of 303,601, making it the #77 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Hyōgo. Roughly 0.2% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
303,601
Rank in Japan
#77
Coordinates
34.66°N, 135.01°E
~37 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
441 km
274 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hyōgo
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Kobe | 1,525,152 | #8 |
| Himeji | 530,495 | #28 |
| Nishinomiya | 485,587 | #33 |
| Amagasaki | 459,593 | #38 |
| Kakogawachō-honmachi | 271,634 | #87 |
| Takarazuka | 226,432 | #110 |
| Itami | 198,138 | #122 |
| Kawanishi | 155,165 | #165 |
Cities near Akashi
- Higashinozoe33,604 people · ~13 km away
- Inami30,268 people · ~13 km away
- Miki75,450 people · ~16 km away
- Kobe1,525,152 people · ~17 km away
- Kakogawachō-honmachi271,634 people · ~21 km away
- Awaji42,597 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Akashi?
Akashi has a population of 303,601 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #77 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Akashi in?
Akashi is located in Hyōgo, Japan.
Is Akashi the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 441 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.