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Rivers of Hita

Oita · Hita · Contemporary Art

Japanese name: 日田の川と屋形船

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WHAT TO DORivers of Hita

A town in a basin ringed by rivers, grown on boat traffic and still viewed from the water.

WHEREOita

Oita · Hita

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A town in a basin ringed by rivers, grown on boat traffic and still viewed from the water.

About this place

Hita (日田市, Hita-shi) is a city located in Ōita Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2023, the city had an estimated population of 61,148 in 27,556 households, and a population density of 96 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 666.03 km2 (257.16 sq mi).

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Founded / opened:Edo period Highlights / collection:Boats on the Mikuma River, Cormorant fishing Genre:Outdoor art and land art

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