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Ishioka, Administrative center in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Ishioka extends across 215 square kilometers of land between Lake Kasumigaura and surrounding mountains, featuring both urban areas and agricultural regions.

The provincial capital of Hitachi during the Nara period developed into a castle town, receiving municipal status in 1889 and expanding through mergers in 1954.

The Hitachinokuni Sōshagū Shinto shrine stands as a central religious monument, representing centuries of spiritual traditions in the Ibaraki region.

The Jōban train line and Jōban Expressway connect Ishioka to major cities, while local buses provide transportation within the municipality's boundaries.

Farmers in Ishioka cultivate lotus roots near Lake Kasumigaura, contributing to the region's agricultural production alongside tobacco, fruits, and vegetables.

Location: Ibaraki Prefecture

Inception: April 1, 1889

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

Shares border with: Tsuchiura, Tsukuba, Kasumigaura, Kasama, Sakuragawa, Omitama

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

GPS coordinates: 36.19083,140.28722

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:04

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