Kushira Gawa
Kushira Gawa is a stream in Kagoshima, Kyushu. Kushira Gawa is situated nearby to the locality Ikenosono, as well as near Matase.Places of Interest
Highlights include Kimotsuki-cho History and Folklore Museum and Tsukazaki Kofun Cluster.
Tsukazaki Kofun Cluster
Archaeological site
The Tsukazaki Kofun Cluster is a group of Kofun period burial mounds, located in the town of Kimotsuki, Kagoshima Prefecture Japan. The tumulus cluster was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1945, with the area under protection expanded in 2013, 2020 and 2024. Tsukazaki Kofun Cluster is situated 2½ km south of Kushira Gawa.
Tsukazaki no Kusu
Historic site
Photo: Sanjo, Public domain.
Tsukazaki no Kusu is a historic site, which is situated 2½ km south of Kushira Gawa.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Higashikushira and Kimotsuki.
Higashikushira
Town
Higashikushira is a town located in Kimotsuki District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2023, the town had an estimated population of 6,220 in 2829 households, and a population density of 220 persons per km2. Higashikushira is situated 2½ km northeast of Kushira Gawa.
Kimotsuki
Town
Kimotsuki is a town in Kimotsuki District. As of 30 April 2024, the town had an estimated population of 13,766 in 7503 households, and a population density of 45 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 308.04 km2. Kimotsuki is situated 7 km south of Kushira Gawa.
Osaki
Town
Ōsaki is a town located in Soo District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2024, the town had an estimated population of 12,006 in 6545 households, and a population density of 120 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 100.64 km2. Osaki is situated 9 km north of Kushira Gawa.
Kushira Gawa
- Type: Stream
- Also known as: “Kushira kawa” and “Kushira-gawa”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Kagoshima, Kyushu, Japan, East Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
31.36361° or 31° 21′ 49″ northLongitude
130.97262° or 130° 58′ 21″ eastElevation
5 metres (16 feet)Open location code
8Q3G9X7F+C2GeoNames ID
1858026
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In Other Languages
“Kushira Gawa” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “串良川”
Localities in the Area
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