Kengun
Kengun is a locality in Higashi-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto. Kengun is situated near the locality Kuwamizu, as well as near the quarter Nishikigaoka.Places of Interest
Highlights: Kengunko-mae and Kengun Shrine.
Kengun Shrine
Shinto shrine
Kengun Shrine is the oldest traditional shrine in Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Chūō-ku and Kashima.
Chūō-ku
Suburb
Chūō-ku is one of the five wards of Kumamoto City, Japan. Chūō-ku is situated 4½ km northwest of Kengun.
Kashima
Town
Kashima is a town located in Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. Kashima is situated 5 km south of Kengun.
Mashiki
Town
Kengun
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Takemiya”
- Location: Higashi-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Kyushu, Japan, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
32.78419° or 32° 47′ 3″ north
Longitude
130.75121° or 130° 45′ 4″ east
Elevation
15 metres (49 feet)
Open location code
8Q4GQQM2+MF
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In Other Languages
“Kengun” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “けんぐん”
- Japanese: “ケングン”
- Japanese: “健軍”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Kengun-honmachi and Kuwamizu.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Kengun Jinja and Kuwamizubashi Eki.
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