Daigo Town is located in the northern part of Ibaraki Prefecture.

Surrounded by beautiful nature and rich history, this town is the perfect place for those who want to spend a quiet moment away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Daigo Town is a place whose characteristics can be described in terms of three factors.

Daigo Town is surrounded by beautiful mountains, including the majestic “Nantai-yama” and “Yamizo-yama. They are ideal for mountain climbing and hiking, attracting many climbers. Also running through the center of the town is the Kujigawa River, one of the clearest streams in Ibaraki Prefecture. Its clear waters are known as a habitat for ayu (sweetfish), and the area is crowded with anglers during the season.

Daigo Town is also home to Fukuroda Falls, one of the three most famous waterfalls in Japan. This waterfall, which shows different faces in each of the four seasons, is popular with many tourists throughout the year.

Daigo Town is thus full of natural attractions, but what we would like to focus on is the water. You can feel the rivers and waterfalls everywhere in the town, and the presence of such pure water is a precious experience that is hard to find anywhere else.

Daigo Town was established in 1955 when the town was incorporated. However, its history is very old, dating back to the Jomon period. The Kuji River and its tributaries that flow through Daigo Town had a great influence on the development of the town, and there are traces of people living in the area since ancient times, especially in this area blessed with good water resources.

Through the Warring States Period and the Edo Period, many cultures have been nurtured in this area. These historical footprints can still be seen today as tangible cultural assets scattered throughout the town.

Daigo Town is also known as one of the leading lacquer production centers in Japan, where traditional lacquerware is produced. In recent years, a new brand of lacquerware has emerged, and a new culture that combines modern technology and tradition is beginning to take root. In the calm atmosphere of the town, the culture is slowly being passed on to the next generation.

Daigo Town is blessed with abundant nature and clear water, and the many specialty products that come from this abundance are very attractive. The town offers an abundance of delicious local foods such as sweetfish from the Kuji River, Okuji apples, Okuji suckling fish, konnyaku, and rice.

The culinary culture that makes the most of these ingredients is another of Daigo Town's attractions.

When discussing the attractions of Daigo Town, water is at the heart of every aspect of the town. From the Kuji River and its tributaries running through town to the beautiful Fukuroda Falls, water has been deeply rooted in the lives of the people of this region since ancient times. Water is, of course, an essential element in the lives of people in any region, but the relationship with water in Daigo Town is more special than in other regions.

The clear water that flows through the region has supported agriculture, served as a transportation route, and enriched people's lives. The natural environment, including the water, has shaped the history and culture of the town and continues to be its spiritual support.

We have rediscovered Daigo Town's “deep connection with water” and have decided to promote the town's new appeal as a “town of water. We hope to convey this charm to as many people as possible through content that introduces Daigo Town from a variety of perspectives, including the town's landscape and historical background, as well as its rich food culture nurtured by water.

These contents should provide an opportunity for people to feel a part of Daigo Town's nature, history, and the lives of its people.

We hope that by actually visiting the town, you will be able to get a deeper sense of the atmosphere of Daigo Town that you have sensed from the contents.