Saruta
Saruta is a locality in Munakata-shi, Fukuoka. Saruta is situated nearby to the locality Takaroku, as well as near Hirayama.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Kyōikudai-mae and Furutsuki Cave Tombs.
Kyōikudai-mae
Railway station
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Kyōikudai-mae Station is a passenger railway station located in the city of Munakata, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu. It is the nearest station to the Fukuoka University of Education hence the station name which means literally "in front of the University of Education."… Kyōikudai-mae is situated 3½ km west of Saruta.
Furutsuki Cave Tombs
Archaeological site
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The Furutsuki Cave Tomb Cluster is an archaeological site containing a Kofun period Corridor-type kofun located in the town of Kurate, Fukuoka, Kurate District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Furutsuki Cave Tombs is situated 3½ km east of Saruta.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kurate and Okagaki.
Kurate
Town
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Kurate is a town located in Kurate District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2024, the town had an estimated population of 14,988 in 7,442 households, and a population density of 420 persons per km². The total area of the town is 35.60 km2. Kurate is situated 4 km east of Saruta.
Okagaki
Town
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Okagaki is a town located in Onga District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2023, the town had an estimated population of 31,553 in 14376 households, and a population density of 490 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 48.64 km2. Okagaki is situated 6 km north of Saruta.
Onga
Town
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Onga is a town located in Onga District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 29 February 2024, the town had an estimated population of 18,970 in 8712 households, and a population density of 860 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 11.01 km2. Onga is situated 7 km northeast of Saruta.
Saruta
- Type: Locality
- Location: Munakata-shi, Fukuoka, Kyushu, Japan, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
33.79759° or 33° 47′ 51″ northLongitude
130.62944° or 130° 37′ 46″ eastElevation
51 metres (167 feet)Open location code
8Q5GQJXH+2QGeoNames ID
10310066
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In Other Languages
“Saruta” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “猿田”
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Localities in the Area
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