Yao

Yao, a city in Osaka Prefecture, is the birthplace of Kawachi ondo, a style of Japanese folk singing that also features in the city's Bon dance traditions. The Jōkōji temple is associated with the music's development, incorporating various Bon dance songs that became well known across Osaka. The city sits within a wider region ringed by UNESCO World Heritage sites.

• Population264,913
• Nearest water from center 0.5 km0.3 mi
• Nearest mountain from center 5.3 km3.3 mi