Daigo, Mountain town in Kuji district, Japan
Daigo is a mountain town in northwestern Ibaraki Prefecture situated along the upper reaches of the Kuji River. The settlement sits within a landscape of forested hills and rural valleys.
The town took administrative form in 1889 and received official town status two years later. Since then, the settlement has developed gradually while keeping its rural character.
Traditional lacquerware production, particularly using organic urushi, remains central to the local craft community with artisans keeping centuries-old methods alive. This craftsmanship shapes how people in the town connect with their surroundings today.
The town is accessible by train from Hitachi-Daigo Station, roughly two and a half hours from Tokyo via local rail lines. The best time to visit is spring or autumn when the weather is pleasant and the surrounding landscape is most inviting.
The area produces tea in one of Japan's northernmost growing regions, a result of the specific mountain climate and fertile soil. This makes locally grown tea distinctive in flavor and sought after by enthusiasts.
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