Kengun
Kengun is a locality in Higashi-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto. Kengun is situated nearby to the locality Kuwamizu, as well as near the quarter Nishikigaoka.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Kengunko-mae and Kengun Shrine.
Kengun Shrine
Shinto shrine
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Kengun Shrine is the oldest traditional shrine in Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the 4 shrines of Aso Shrine group.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Chūō-ku and Kashima.
Chūō-ku
Suburb
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Chūō-ku is one of the five wards of Kumamoto City, Japan. The ward is located in the center of the city. As of 2012, it has a population of 183,497 people and an area of 25.33 km2. Chūō-ku is situated 4½ km northwest of Kengun.
Kashima
Town
Kashima is a town located in Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2024, the town had an estimated population of 10,203 in 4135 households, and a population density of 24 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 16.65 km2. Kashima is situated 5 km south of Kengun.
Mashiki
Town
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Mashiki is a town located in Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2024, the town had an estimated population of 34,118 in 14750 households, and a population density of 520 persons per km2. Mashiki is situated 6 km east of Kengun.
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″ northLongitude
130.75121° or 130° 45′ 4″ eastElevation
15 metres (49 feet)Open location code
8Q4GQQM2+MFGeoNames ID
1850852
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Satellite Map
Discover Kengun from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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
Explore places such as Kengun-honmachi and Kuwamizu.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Kengun Jinja and Kuwamizubashi Eki.
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