Shimotajiri

Shimotajiri is a locality in Ubuyama Mura, Aso district, Kumamoto. Shimotajiri is situated nearby to the locality Minamitajiri, as well as near Kamitajiri.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ubuyama and Kurokawa Onsen.

Ubuyama

Village

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Ubuyama is a village located in Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 14 April 2025, the village had an estimated population of 1,341 in 660 households, and a population density of 23 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 60.81 km2. Ubuyama is situated 3½ km east of Shimotajiri.

Kurokawa Onsen

Village

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Kurokawa Onsen is a village, which is situated 6 km northwest of Shimotajiri.

Makinoto Pass

Locality

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Makinoto Pass is a locality, which is situated 9 km northeast of Shimotajiri.

Shimotajiri

Type: Locality
Also known as: “Shimo-tajiri” and “Shimo-tashiri”
Location: Ubuyama Mura, Aso district, Kumamoto, Kyushu, Japan, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude

33.02522° or 33° 1′ 31″ north

Longitude

131.1721° or 131° 10′ 20″ east

Elevation

704 metres (2,310 feet)

Open location code

8Q5H25GC+3R

GeoNames ID

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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Shimotajiri” goes by many names.

Japanese: “下田尻”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Minamitajiri and Kamitajiri.

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