Hiji, Coastal town in Hayami District, Japan
Situated on the northern shore of Beppu Bay, Hiji spans 73 square kilometers with a population of 28,025 residents across 12,811 households.
The Chikodan, constructed in 1858 as a domain school under local lord orders, remains the sole surviving educational institution from that period in Oita Prefecture.
The Wakamiya Hachiman Shrine contains a Tower Gate that represents the period when Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines existed within the same compounds.
Travelers can reach Hiji through the JR Kyushu Nippo Main Line at Hiji Station or via the Oita Expressway, with main attractions concentrated in a walkable area.
Tekizanso, built in 1915, combines a national cultural property building with gardens where visitors can experience traditional kaiseki meals overlooking landscaped grounds.
Location: Oita Prefecture
Location: Hayami district
Inception: April 1, 1889
Shares border with: Beppu, Usa, Kitsuki
Website: https://town.hiji.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 33.36942,131.53236
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:07
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