Iwashita

Iwashita is a locality in , . Iwashita is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include 道隆寺跡 and Kōyama Castle.

Archaeological site
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is an archaeological site.

Archaeological site
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was a yamajiro-style Japanese castle located in the Shintomi-honjō neighborhood of the town of , , . Its ruins have been protected as a National Historic Site since 1945.

Archaeological site
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The is a group of Kofun period burial mounds, located in the town of , . The tumulus cluster was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1945, with the area under protection expanded in 2013, 2020 and 2024. is situated 3½ km north of Iwashita.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Higashikushira.

Town
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is a town located in , , 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. is situated 9 km north of Iwashita.

Iwashita

Latitude
31.30871° or 31° 18′ 31″ north
Longitude
130.96489° or 130° 57′ 54″ east
Elevation
43 metres (141 feet)
Open location code
8Q3G8X57+FX
Geo­Names ID
10179275
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In Other Languages

“Iwashita” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “岩下”

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