Hitachiota

Hitachiota is a city in northeastern Ibaraki where the Asakawa, Yamada, and Sato rivers flow through the landscape. It functions as a major administrative center covering substantial territory.

The city grew from the town of Ōta established in 1889 and received city status in 1954. It later expanded by absorbing several neighboring communities.

The Seizan-so temple shapes spiritual life here and holds recognition as a national historic site. It reflects religious traditions that have been central to this region for centuries.

The JR East Suigun Line connects the city to regional transportation networks. National highways also provide good road access across the area.

The city covers one of the largest areas among all municipalities in the prefecture. This expansive territory makes it geographically significant as a regional administrative hub.

Location: Ibaraki Prefecture

Inception: April 1, 1889

Reference: 082121

Shares border with: Takahagi, Hitachi, Hitachiomiya, Naka, Daigo, Yamatsuri, Hanawa

Website: https://city.hitachiota.ibaraki.jp

GPS coordinates: 36.53828,140.53092

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:10