Itako, Japan
潮来市
Itako is a town of 27,604 people in Ibaraki, Japan, founded in February 11, 1955.
Why visit Itako
Townapedia lists 55 museums and landmarks, 37 parks and trails, 128 places to eat, 16 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Suigo Sawara Float Hall, Ino Tadataka Museum, Suigō Sawara Ayame Park and Suigō Itako Iris Garden.
Weather in Itako
Forecast from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Full forecast
About Itako
Itako (潮来市, Itako-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [ì.tä́.kó̞(.ɕì)]) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2024, the city had an estimated population of 26,063 in 10,849 households and a population density of 365 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 32.9%. The total area of the city is 71.40 square kilometres (27.57 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Itako, Ibaraki (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Museums and landmarks55
Ino Tadataka Museum
Museum · 6.9 km
1, 香取市
Tu-Su 09:00-16:30
43 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds37
Suigō Sawara Ayame Park
Park · 2.3 km
2, 香取市
Mo off; Tu-Su 09:00-16:30; Jun Tu-Su 08:00-18:00; Jul Tu-Su 08:00-16:30
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25 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes128
Italian Garage
Restaurant · Pizza、pasta、肉、魚料理、前菜、dolce,etc
16, 潮来市
11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00
Casa Alberata
Restaurant · Italian · 6.9 km
We-Su 11:30-15:00,18:00-22:00
Rotisserie KITTEI
Restaurant · 6.6 km
8, 香取市
Th-Tu 11:00-17:00, 17:30-21:00
116 more on the map.
History
The town of Itako was established within Namegata District with the creation of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889. Itako merged with the neighboring villages of Tsuwa, Nobukata and Ouhara on February 11, 1955. It was raised to city status on April 1, 2001, by absorbing the town of Ushibori.
From the History section of Itako, Ibaraki on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay16
Churches and places of worship47
Shopping28
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries31
Healthcare16
Map of Itako
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Getting there and nearby towns
Narita International Airport (NRT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 23 km away.
- Sawara 7 km southwest, about 7 min by car
- Kashima-shi 9 km northeast, about 9 min by car
- Omigawa 11 km southeast, about 11 min by car
- Tako 23 km south, about 23 min by car
- Asahi 26 km south, about 26 min by car
- Yōkaichiba 26 km south, about 26 min by car
- Narita 27 km southwest, about 27 min by car
- Ryūgasaki 33 km west, about 33 min by car
- Choshi 34 km southeast, about 34 min by car
- Tsuchiura 35 km northwest, about 35 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Itako Ibaraki, P199, Public domain
- Tsukuba Bank Itako Branch, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Kumoha E131-2 at Itako Station, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Itako Station Platform 20240526, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Itako Maekawa Iris Garden 20110615a, Tak1701d, Public domain
- Itako Maekawa Iris Garden 20110615b, Tak1701d, Public domain
- Maekawa Rever (Itako City, Ibaraki Prefecture) 02, 小石川人晃, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Watergate at Itako - panoramio, Toshihiro Matsui, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Maekawa Rever (Itako City, Ibaraki Prefecture) 03, 小石川人晃, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Maekawa Rever (Itako City, Ibaraki Prefecture) 04, 小石川人晃, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marriage Boat in Maekawa Rever (Itako City, Ibaraki Prefecture) 01, 小石川人晃, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Joyo Bank Itako Branch, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Sawara Shinkin Bank Itako Branch, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- The main gate of Chosho-ji Temple in Itako City,Ibaraki Prefecture, 小石川人晃, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Chosho-ji Temple Sanmon gate (temple gate) in Itako City,Ibaraki Prefecture, 小石川人晃, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Itako Post Office01, On-chan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bodaiju of Chosho-ji Temple in Itako City,Ibaraki Prefecture, 小石川人晃, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Chosho-ji Temple Hondo (main temple) in Itako City,Ibaraki Prefecture, 小石川人晃, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Bronze Bell of Chosho-ji Temple in Itako City,Ibaraki Prefecture, 小石川人晃, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The entrance of Chosho-ji Temple in Itako city,Ibaraki Prefecture, 小石川人晃, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Itako big bridge, 小石川人晃, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Uwado, Itako, Ibaraki Prefecture 311-2435, Japan - panoramio, kiwa dokokano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Uwado, Itako, Ibaraki Prefecture 311-2435, Japan - panoramio - kiwa dokokano, kiwa dokokano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Uwado, Itako, Ibaraki Prefecture 311-2435, Japan - panoramio - kiwa dokokano (1), kiwa dokokano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sengenzuka Tomb (Itako, Ibaraki, Japan) 01, 小石川人晃, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sengenzuka Tomb (Itako, Ibaraki, Japan) 02, 小石川人晃, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sengenzuka Tomb (Itako, Ibaraki, Japan) 03, 小石川人晃, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Katori-jingu haiden shomen, Saigen Jiro, CC0
- Sawara-aquatic-botanical-garden,iris,katori-city,japan, katorisi, CC BY 2.5
- Inashikipalna, ブルーノ・, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SannowakemeOhtsukayama-ancient tomb, Juqipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Suigo Itako Ayame Garden 07, Σ64, CC BY 4.0
- Chiba Prefectural Sawara Hospital, Asasa198, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sawara-hakuyou-high-school,katori-city,japan, katorisi, CC BY 2.5
- Sawara-high-school,katori-city,japan, katorisi, CC BY 2.5
- 善雄寺本尊阿弥陀如来, Zennouji, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Froat-sawara-festival-hall,katori-city,japan, katorisi, CC BY 2.5
- Suwa-jinjya-shrine-sawara,katori-city,japan, katorisi, CC BY 2.5
- Kashima municipal Kano junior high school, 小石川人晃, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yasaka-jinjya-shrine-sawara,katori-city,japan, katorisi, CC BY 2.5
- The Inoh Tadataka Museum 04, Higa4, CC0
- Mantoue in Cho-on-ji, Ibaraki 06, Σ64, CC BY 4.0
- 伊能忠敬銅像（2020年6月）, おっふ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kamatari-jinja (Kashima, Ibaraki) 01, Higa4, CC0
- SHOPPING MALL SAWARA CITY (Katori City, Chiba Prefecture) 02, 小石川人晃, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gongenyama Park (Itako, Ibaraki, Japan) 02, 小石川人晃, CC BY-SA 4.0
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