Tsunezumi - Tsunezumi

An area in the eastern part of Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Formerly Tsunezumi Village, Higashiibaraki County. Incorporated into Mito City in 1992 (Heisei 4). The old village name comes from the medieval Tsunetomi district. It is located in the lowlands downstream of the Naka River and Hinuma River, with some parts being plateaus. The Kashima Coastal Railway Oarai-Kashima Line, National Routes 51 and 245, and the Higashi-Mito Toll Road pass through the area. Development progressed from the end of the Heian period, and after passing through the control of the Daijo and Satake clans, it became part of the Mito Domain. It is a rice-growing area known for its early-season rice, but vegetable cultivation has increased. It is home to the Ogushikaizuka Shell Mound, a nationally designated historic site, and Rokujizo Temple, which has many prefecturally designated cultural properties.

[Akitoshi Sakurai]

Source: Shogakukan Encyclopedia Nipponica About Encyclopedia Nipponica Information | Legend

茨城県水戸市東部の一地域。もと東茨城郡常澄村。1992年（平成4）水戸市に編入。旧村名は中世の恒富(つねとみ)郷に由来する。那珂(なか)川、涸沼(ひぬま)川の下流沿岸低地にあたり、一部に台地がある。鹿島(かしま)臨海鉄道大洗(おおあらい)鹿島線と国道51号、245号、東水戸有料道路が通じる。平安時代末期より開発が進み、大掾(だいじょう)氏、佐竹氏の支配を経て水戸藩領となった。早場米で知られた米作地であるが、野菜類栽培が増加した。国指定史跡の大串貝塚(おおぐしかいづか)、県指定文化財の多い六地蔵(ろくじぞう)寺がある。

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