Hita

Hita occupies an inland basin in western Oita Prefecture, where the Mikuma River flows through the mountains of northern Kyushu. During the Edo period, the town was administered directly by the Tokugawa shogunate, a status reflected in the preserved merchant streets of Mameda-machi. White-walled storehouses, traditional wooden townhouses and narrow lanes recall Hita’s role as a regional trading centre. The city is also known for the Hita Gion Festival, whose elaborate floats form part of Japan’s UNESCO-listed float-festival tradition. See how Hita connects with inland Kyushu by browsing webcams nearby.

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