Kawanishi

Kawanishi is a neighborhood in , , . Kawanishi is situated nearby to the quarter , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Tsukazaki Kofun Cluster and Kimotsuki-cho History and Folklore Museum.

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 south of Kawanishi.

Museum
Photo: Sanjo, Public domain.
is situated 3 km south of Kawanishi.

School
Photo: Sanjo, Public domain.
is a school.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kimotsuki and Osaki.

Town
Photo: Sanjo, Public domain.
is a town in . 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. is situated 4 km southwest of Kawanishi.

Town
Photo: Sanjo, Public domain.
Ōsaki is a town located in , , 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. is situated 7 km northeast of Kawanishi.

Kawanishi

Latitude
31.36975° or 31° 22′ 11″ north
Longitude
130.9719° or 130° 58′ 19″ east
Elevation
5 metres (16 feet)
Open location code
8Q3G9X9C+WQ
Open­Street­Map ID
node 8445956016
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­neighbourhood
Geo­Names ID
10181679
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Kawanishi” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “かわにし”
  • Japanese: “川西”

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