Hashimoto

Hashimoto spans across 130.55 square kilometers between the Kongō Mountains and Kisen Mountains in the north and the Kii Mountains in the south.

The village of Hashimoto, established in 1889, evolved into a town in 1894 and gained city status in 1955 through mergers with neighboring villages.

The city maintains fifteen public elementary schools, five middle schools, and two high schools, contributing to the educational development of its 61,063 residents.

Hashimoto offers efficient public transportation connections to major nearby cities, with convenient train and road access for both residents and visitors.

Local agricultural production focuses on Japanese persimmons and pears, while the city transforms into a residential area for commuters to larger urban centers.

Location: Wakayama Prefecture

Inception: January 1, 1955

Website: https://www.city.hashimoto.lg.jp/

Shares border with: Kudoyama, Koya, Katsuragi, Gojō, Kawachinagano

Website: https://city.hashimoto.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.31464,135.60522

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:36