Hino, Rural town in Gamō district, Japan
Located in east-central Shiga Prefecture, Hino extends over 117 square kilometers near the Suzuka Mountains with Mount Watamuki reaching 1,110 meters.
The name Hino first appeared in Heian period texts regarding wooden handicrafts, and the Gamō clan controlled the area from Hino Castle during Muromachi times.
The inhabitants maintain the tradition of crafting Hinomono, specialized objects made from thin wood strips, following techniques transmitted through generations.
Hino Station provides rail connections with trains operating twice per hour, while bicycles remain available for rent near the transportation hub.
The German-themed agricultural park Blumen Hugel and Grimm Adventure Forest present unexpected European influences in this Japanese municipality.
Location: Shiga Prefecture
Location: Gamo District
Inception: April 1, 1889
Website: https://www.town.shiga-hino.lg.jp/
Shares border with: Higashiomi, Koka
Website: https://town.shiga-hino.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.01797,136.24600
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:48
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