Surrounded by lakes Itako city (潮来市) played an important role in the mid-Edo period more than 300 years ago. The city was an important waterway town with many canals running through the town and produce from Northern Japan was shipped through here to the capital Edo (now Tokyo).
It has managed to keep this culture and visitors can take boat rides through the canals and visit the 200 year old sake brewery.
Itako is most known for its beautiful Iris Festival (Suigo Itako Iris Festival) between late May to late June which attracts tens of thousands of people from around Japan.
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Itako city has a variety of western style restaurants. Check out near Itako station as well as main roads for Family restaurants (budget restaurants).
Itako city has a variety of western style restaurants. Check out near Itako station as well as main roads for Family restaurants (budget restaurants).
One popular local dish is Pho (Vietnamese noodles). The Pho sold at the Mithino Eki uses fresh Pho noodles made from rice harvested in Itako.
Itako has a few western style business hotels near the station.
There are a few Ryokan style inns in Itako some offereing river views.
Each of these places are within a day trip away. Click on the image to find out more.
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