Hokota

Located 90 kilometers northeast of Tokyo, Hokota extends along the Pacific Ocean with a shallow coastline and inland flat terrain covering 207 square kilometers.

The establishment of Hokota as a city occurred on October 11, 2005, through the consolidation of the former town of Hokota with Asahi and Taiyō villages.

The population of 45,997 residents maintains strong agricultural traditions through seasonal festivals that mark the cultivation cycles of local crops and harvests.

The city connects to neighboring regions via the Kashima Rinkai Railway and National Routes 51, 124, and 354, providing transportation options for residents and visitors.

Hokota's agricultural sector specializes in melon cultivation, utilizing the fertile soil and climate conditions of the eastern Japanese coastal region.

Location: Ibaraki Prefecture

Inception: October 11, 2005

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

Shares border with: Kashima, Namegata, Omitama, Ibaraki, Oarai

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

GPS coordinates: 36.15867,140.51642

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:59