Hiji, Coastal town in Hayami District, Japan
Hiji is a coastal town in Hayami District located along the northern shore of Beppu Bay. The area contains several neighborhoods with local shrines, historic school buildings, and traditional lodging establishments.
The town developed during a period of local rule when administrators established educational facilities in the area. A school building from 1858 stands as the only surviving structure of its kind from that era across the entire prefecture.
The Wakamiya Hachiman Shrine displays a Tower Gate that shows when Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines shared the same sacred spaces. You can see how different religious traditions existed side by side in the building's design.
The town is accessible by train and expressway, with a station serving the area for incoming visitors. The main sites and attractions are located close together and easy to explore on foot.
A building complex from 1915 combines national cultural importance with landscaped gardens and offers visitors the chance to enjoy traditional meals while overlooking the grounds. This blend of history, architecture, and dining shows how the affluent lived and ate during that period.
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