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Where is Mito, Japan?

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Mito is a city in eastern Japan, located in Ibaraki Prefecture in the Kanto region on the island of Honshu. It lies northeast of Tokyo, north of Tsuchiura, and south of Hitachi, with the Pacific Ocean situated to the east.

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Where is Mito Located?

Mito is a city in eastern Japan, located in Ibaraki Prefecture in the Kanto region on the island of Honshu. It lies northeast of Tokyo, north of Tsuchiura, and south of Hitachi, with the Pacific Ocean situated to the east.

The city covers an area of 217.32 sq km (83.91 sq mi) and had a population of approximately 270,000 as of the 2020 census.

Mito is known for its historical sites and gardens, with attractions such as Kairakuen Garden, Mito Castle ruins, Kodokan School, Lake Senba, Tokiwa Shrine, and Art Tower Mito.

Mito, Japan Facts

CategoryDetails
City NameMito
CountryJapan
PrefectureIbaraki Prefecture
RegionKant艒 (Eastern Japan)
EstablishedApril 1, 1889
PopulationApprox. 270,000 (latest estimate)
Total Area217.32 sq km (83.91 sq mi)
Population DensityAbout 1,200 people per sq km
Coordinates36.3658掳 N, 140.4711掳 E
Time ZoneJapan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9)
Postal Codes310-xxxx
Area Code+81 29
Major WaterwaysNaka River
TransportationJR Joban Line, JR Suigun Line; road networks
Famous ForKairakuen Garden, Mito Komon history, and cultural heritage
Top AttractionsKairakuen Garden, Kodokan School, Art Tower Mito, Senba Lake
Official Websitehttps://www.city.mito.lg.jp

Distance from Mito to Major Cities in Japan

  • Mito to Tokyo 鈥 120 km (75 miles)
  • Mito to Yokohama 鈥 140 km (87 miles)
  • Mito to Kawasaki 鈥 130 km (81 miles)
  • Mito to Chiba 鈥 100 km (62 miles)
  • Mito to Saitama 鈥 110 km (68 miles)
  • Mito to Utsunomiya 鈥 90 km (56 miles)
  • Mito to Maebashi 鈥 130 km (81 miles)
  • Mito to Fukushima 鈥 150 km (93 miles)
  • Mito to Sendai 鈥 260 km (162 miles)
  • Mito to Niigata 鈥 300 km (186 miles)
  • Mito to Nagano 鈥 280 km (174 miles)
  • Mito to Kanazawa 鈥 420 km (261 miles)
  • Mito to Shizuoka 鈥 250 km (155 miles)
  • Mito to Nagoya 鈥 380 km (236 miles)
  • Mito to Kyoto 鈥 500 km (311 miles)
  • Mito to Osaka 鈥 520 km (323 miles)
  • Mito to Kobe 鈥 540 km (335 miles)
  • Mito to Hiroshima 鈥 820 km (510 miles)
  • Mito to Fukuoka 鈥 1,150 km (715 miles)
  • Mito to Sapporo 鈥 900 km (559 miles)