Hōkaura
Hōkaura is a locality in Onga, Fukuoka. Hōkaura is situated nearby to the quarter Mushozu-minami, as well as near the locality Fuyō.Places of Interest
Highlights include Ongagawa Station and Furutsuki Cave Tombs.
Ongagawa Station
Railway station
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Ongagawa Station is a passenger railway station located in the town of Onga, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu. Ongagawa Station is situated 3 km north of Hōkaura.
Furutsuki Cave Tombs
Archaeological site
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The Furutsuki Cave Tomb Cluster is an archaeological site containing Kofun period yokoanabo, tunnel tombs in artificial caves located in the town of Kurate, Fukuoka, Kurate District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
Chikuzen-Habu Station
Railway station
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Chikuzen-Habu Station is a passenger railway station located in the town of Nakama, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu. Chikuzen-Habu Station is situated 3½ km east of Hōkaura.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kurate and Mizumaki.
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 3½ km south of Hōkaura.
Mizumaki
Town
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Mizumaki is a town located in Onga District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 29 February 2024, the town had an estimated population of 27,571 in 13687 households, and a population density of 2500 persons per km². The total area of the town is 11.01 km2. Mizumaki is situated 6 km north of Hōkaura.
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 northwest of Hōkaura.
Hōkaura
Latitude
33.8218° or 33° 49′ 19″ northLongitude
130.66388° or 130° 39′ 50″ eastElevation
17 metres (56 feet)Open location code
8Q5GRMC7+PHGeoNames ID
10311048
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In Other Languages
“Hōkaura” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “宝ヶ浦”
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