The Hitachi-no-miya is a branch of the Japanese imperial family.
The Hitachi-no-miya was established on September 30th, 1964, when Emperor Shōwa granted Prince Masahito permission to start a new branch of the Imperial Family upon the occasion of his marriage to Hanako Tsugaru.
The title of Prince Hitachi was derived from Hitachi Province, a province where Imperial Princes were customarily appointed to the position of provincial governor.
Members
NameGenderDate of BirthAgeRelationPlace in Line of SuccessionMasahito, Prince HitachiMaleNovember 28, 1935Second son of Emperor Shōwa3rdHanako, Princess HitachiFemaleJuly 19, 1940Consort of Prince Masahito
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Residence Since the establishment of the Hitachi household, they have resided at Tokiwamatsu Palace, in Higashi, Shibuya, Tokyo. As of 2026, the Hitachi branch is the only branch of the Imperial Family who do not reside on the grounds of the Akasaka Imperial Estate.
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