| When the chosei (grant of township) was implemented, the town was named 'Muko-cho;' however, the old town name Muko-cho is now generally read as 'Muko-machi' when it is used for the name of a facility. |
なお、町制時の町名のよみは「むこうちょう」であったが、現在「向日町」と名のつく施設などは、「むこうまち」と読むものがほとんどである。 |