Chikusei, Municipality in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
Chikusei is a municipality in Ibaraki Prefecture that lies on mostly flat land crossed by the Kinugawa and Kokaigawa rivers. The city includes agricultural plains in the south and a hilly zone in the north that forms part of the Abukuma Mountain Range.
The municipality came into being on March 28th, 2005, when Shimodate merged with the three neighboring towns of Sekijo, Akeno, and Kyowa. This administrative reorganization aimed to simplify governance and support regional economic development.
The Shimodate Gion Festival represents one of the main cultural celebrations in the city, drawing participants from across the northern Kanto region.
The municipality sits along the JR Mito Line and the Kanto Railway Joso Line, which provide connections to larger cities in the region. National Highway Routes 50 and 294 run through the area, offering road access by car.
The Shimodate Gion Festival draws visitors from across the northern Kanto region and ranks among the most important celebrations in the municipality. During the event, ornate festival floats parade through the streets while groups in traditional dress perform dances and music.
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