Hatsukaichi
Hatsukaichi, in Hiroshima Prefecture, is considered the birthplace of kendama, the traditional Japanese cup-and-ball toy, and holds within its boundaries Itsukushima, one of Japan's three celebrated scenic views. The city sits on the water and lies close to mountains, with several UNESCO World Heritage sites in the wider region.
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- Population114,173
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 7.9 km4.9 mi
Nearest airports
Hatsukaichi: quick answers
Where is Hatsukaichi?
Hatsukaichi is in Hatsukaichi City, Japan, about 12 km7.5 miles in a straight line from Hiroshima.
How do you get to Hatsukaichi?
The nearest airport is Hiroshima (HIJ), about 1 hr 10 min away by road. The nearest train station is 宮内串戸, about 5 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Hatsukaichi?
The warmest month is August, averaging 26°C78°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 4°C39°F. The wettest month is July, with about 269 mm10.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Hatsukaichi?
OpenStreetMap lists 6 museums, 12 restaurants, 5 cafés and 29 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Hatsukaichi?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Higashihiroshima, Shūnan-shi and Kure.