Hino

Hino is an industrial city in western Tokyo and covers an area with residential neighborhoods, commercial zones, and green riverbanks along the Tama River. The city combines suburban atmosphere with industrial facilities and public parks where families and commuters find space to breathe.

During the Edo period, the area grew from a post station called Hinojuku on the Kōshū Kaidō, a major trade route running along the Tama River. The station served travelers and merchants as a resting point and shaped the structure of the current city.

The name comes from Hinojuku, a former post station on a historic route, still visible in the urban layout today. Residents use the Tama River banks for daily walks and relaxation beneath cherry trees in spring.

Several train lines connect the city to central Tokyo, making it easily accessible for day visitors. Guests should wear comfortable shoes to walk along the riverbanks and through the large park areas.

The area houses the headquarters of Hino Motors, a company producing trucks and buses for decades and part of the Toyota Group. Nearby also stands the headquarters of Orient Watch, making timepieces since 1950.

Location: Tokyo

Inception: April 1, 1889

Shares border with: Fuchū, Kunitachi, Tachikawa, Akishima, Hachioji, Tama

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

GPS coordinates: 35.67128,139.39514

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:03