waterfall
Fukuroda Falls
A 120 m cascade descending in four broad tiers over a rock face, reached by a tunnel and lift to several viewing decks. In hard winters the whole face can freeze.
28 km · about 35 min drive
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Hitachi
Ibaraki, Japan · Asia
About Hitachi
Hitachi is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Hitachi-ota, 28km from Fukuroda Falls.
Hitachi is in Ibaraki, Japan, with about 170,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Hitachi-ota, about 12 km away.
Hitachi (日立市, Hitachi-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2024, the city had an estimated population of 165,822 in 76,702 households and a population density of 735 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 32.7%. The total area of the city is 225.71 squareRead more
kilometres (87.15 sq mi). Hitachi is well known in the world for its brand name of electric products, including power plants and appliances, of the Hitachi company founded in the town in 1910 by Namihei Odaira with considerable properties as its factories in the city.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Hitachi?
Within an hour or so of Hitachi: Fukuroda Falls (28 km), Mobility Resort Motegi (38 km), Honda Collection Hall (39 km).
Are there any good drives near Hitachi?
The nearest famous roads are Irohazaka Winding Road and Bandai-Azuma Skyline.
Where is Hitachi?
Hitachi is in Ibaraki, Japan, about 12 km from Hitachi-ota.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 174,508
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Ibaraki
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 36.6000, 140.6500
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Japan
Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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Worth the detour from Hitachi
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
racetrack
Mobility Resort Motegi
Honda's twin-track complex in the Tochigi hills, formerly Twin Ring Motegi, with a 4.8 km road course, a unique superspeedway oval, and Super GT and MotoGP heritage.
38 km · about 45 min drive
museum
Honda Collection Hall
Honda's official museum at Twin Ring Motegi showcasing racing motorcycles, Formula 1 cars, and production vehicles.
39 km · about 45 min drive
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