Hadano, Urban center in southwest Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Hadano is a city in southwest Kanagawa Prefecture that spreads between the foothills of the Tanzawa range and flatter terrain farther south. Residential neighborhoods alternate with smaller fields and commercial zones, while main roads link the different districts together.
The settlement grew during the Edo period as a trade center for tobacco grown on the surrounding fields. In the 20th century the settlement expanded and officially gained city status in 1955.
Mount Ōyama, reaching 1,252 meters in elevation, stands as a natural landmark on the northeastern border of Hadano, marking the entrance to Tanzawa-Ōyama Park.
The Odawara railway line connects the main station with Tokyo and other cities in the prefecture, while bus routes serve the more distant neighborhoods. Proximity to the Tōmei Expressway makes car access easier from the west.
The thermal springs of Tsurumaki have drawn visitors since the early 20th century and form a small spa district within the city limits. The warm water emerges naturally from the ground and supplies several public and private baths.
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