Mito, Aichi

Mito, Aichi
This article is about the town in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. For the capital city of Ibaraki Prefecture, see Mito, Ibaraki. There are two towns with names written identically in Japanese in two other prefectures; see Mitsu, Hyogo and Mitsu, Okayama.
Mito
御津町
Former municipality
Since January 15, 2008
Currently part of Toyokawa
Location of Mito
Mito's location in Aichi, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Chūbu
Prefecture Aichi
District Hoi
Physical characteristics
Population (as of November 1, 2007)
     Total 13,536
Symbols
Tree Japanese Black Pine
Flower Dwarf azalea
Official website: Mito Town


Mito Town Office
Mito Junior High School
Mito High School
Aichi-Mito Station

Mito (御津町 Mito-chō?) was a former town located in Hoi District, Aichi, Japan.

On January 15, 2008 Mito was merged with the city of Toyokawa.

As of 2007 (the last data available prior to the merger), the town had an estimated population of 13,536 and a population density of 722.69 persons per km². The total area was 18.73 km².

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History

The area around Mito has been settled since prehistoric times, and archaelogists have found numerous remains from the Jomon, Yayoi and Kofun periods.

  • 1930: Mito Town was founded.
  • 1939: Symbol of Mito was established.
  • 1947: Mito Junior High School was founded. Goyu Station changed its name to Aichi-Mito Station.
  • 1976: New town office was completed.
  • 1979: Crematory was completed.
  • 1980: Ceremony to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding Mito Town was held.
  • 1986: Mito High School was founded.
  • 1989: Miyukihana Putting Course (御幸浜パターゴルフ場) was founded.
  • 1992: Mt. Mito promenade (御津山遊歩道) was completed. Water purification plant was completed.
  • 1995: Heartful Hall was completed.
  • 1996: The 1st Mito Festival (みとまつり Mito Matsuri) was held.
  • 2000: Walfare and Health Center opened.
  • October 2, 2007: Mito Town Library opened in the Heartful Hall.
  • January 15, 2008: Mito Town was incorporated into Toyokawa City.

Region

Education

Primary schools

  • Mito Nanbu Primary School
  • Mito Hokubu Primary School

Junior High school

  • Mito Junior High School

High school

  • Mito High School (御津高校)

Social education

Ceremony Hall

  • Heartful Hall

Library

  • Mito Town Library

Transportation

Railway

Road

Bus

  • Meitetsu Tohbu Kanko (Sunrise Bus) - Toyohashi Line

Local attractions

  • Daionji Temple (大恩寺)
  • Mt. Mito (御津山)
  • Miyukihama (御幸浜)
  • Ruins of the Takemoto Castle (竹本城址)
  • Mikawa Coastal Green Tract (三河臨海緑地)
  • Mikawa-Mito Marina (三河御津マリーナ)

Noted persons from Mito

External links


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