Itako, Canal city in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
Located in southeastern Ibaraki Prefecture, Itako features a network of waterways that connect residential areas through traditional water transportation routes.
Established as an administrative division in 1889, Itako developed into a major transportation hub during the feudal period due to its river access to Tokyo.
The Suigo Itako Iris Festival displays over one million iris flowers of 500 varieties along the canals from late May through June each year.
Visitors can reach Itako from Tokyo Station by taking the Sobu Line to Chiba, followed by the JR Narita Line and JR Kashima Line connections.
The city maintains a ceremonial tradition where newly married couples traverse the canals by boat during the annual iris flowering season.
Location: Ibaraki Prefecture
Inception: February 11, 1955
Shares border with: Kashima, Inashiki, Kamisu, Namegata, Katori
Website: https://city.itako.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.94714,140.55536
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:51
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