Hitachi Kokufu, Ishioka

Name: Hitachi Kokufu
Address: Ishioka, Japan

#2 among attractions in Ishioka

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The Hitachi Kokufu was the provincial capital of Hitachi Province in the late Nara period though Heian period. It was located in the Soja neighborhood of the city of Ishioka, Ibaraki Prefecture in the northern Kantō region of Japan. The ruins have been protected as a National Historic Site since 2010. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 36°10'4"N, 140°17'23"E

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Hitachi Kokufu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hitachi Kokubun-ji, Omitama, Kasumigaura, Tsukuba International University.

2.2 miNW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Hitachi Kokubun-ji, Ishioka
56 min walk • Hitachi Kokubun-ji, nestled in the tranquil city of Ishioka in Japan, is a historical site that offers a glimpse into the country's rich cultural past. This ancient Buddhist temple, which dates back to the Nara period (710-794), is renowned for its serene atmosphere...
6.1 miNE
City
Omitama
155 min walk • Omitama is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2020, the city had an estimated population of 48,776 in 18,311 households and a population density of 337 persons per km². The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 30.0%. The total area of the city is 144.74 square kilometres.
4.5 miSE
City
Kasumigaura
116 min walk • Nature enthusiasts will be delighted by the abundance of outdoor activities available in Kasumigaura. The lake provides the perfect setting for water sports such as sailing, fishing, and kayaking, while the surrounding countryside offers scenic hiking and cycling...
6.6 miSW
Universities and schools
Tsukuba International University, Tsuchiura
168 min walk • Tsukuba International University is a private university in Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, established in 1994. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1946. The affiliated Tsukuba International Junior College was established in 1966.

Hitachi Kokufu, Ishioka

Facts and practical information

Ishioka plan & book

Hitachi Kokufu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Hitachi Kokubun-ji, Ishioka

Omitama

Kasumigaura

Tsukuba International University, Tsuchiura