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
Ibaraki, Japan · Asia
Hitachi is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Hitachi-ota, 28km from Fukuroda Falls.
Hitachi is a city located in Ibaraki, Japan. With a population of 174,508, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Hitachi sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Hitachi to your route.
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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Hitachi is located in Ibaraki, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 36.6000 latitude, 140.6500 longitude.
Hitachi has a population of approximately 174,508 people, making it a city in Japan.
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waterfall
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
museum
Honda's official museum at Twin Ring Motegi showcasing racing motorcycles, Formula 1 cars, and production vehicles.
38 km · about 45 min drive
racetrack
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
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