Kōkokuchō
Kōkokuchō is a locality in Yatsushiro Shi, Kumamoto. Kōkokuchō is situated nearby to the quarter Matsuehonmachi, as well as near Tanakamachi.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include 私立秀岳館高等学校 and Yatsushiro Castle.
Yatsushiro Castle
Park
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Yatsushiro Castle is the remains of a castle structure in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. In 1619, Mugishima Castle collapsed due to a large earthquake then Katō Kiyomasa's son Kato Tadahiro ordered his vassal Katō Masataka to build a new castle.
Yatsushiro-gū
Shinto shrine
Yatsushiro-gū is a Shinto shrine located in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. Its main festival is held annually on August 3. It was founded in 1884, and enshrines the kami of Prince Kaneyoshi.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Yatsushiro and Hikawa.
Yatsushiro
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Yatsushiro is a city located in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2024, the city had an estimated population of 120,389 in 57,953 households, and a population density of 300 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 681.29 km2.
Hikawa
Town
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Hikawa is a town located in Yatsushiro District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2024, the town had an estimated population of 10,775 in 4567 households, and a population density of 320 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 33.36 km2. Hikawa is situated 10 km northeast of Kōkokuchō.
Kōkokuchō
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Kokokucho”
- Location: Yatsushiro Shi, Kumamoto, Kyushu, Japan, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
32.5147° or 32° 30′ 53″ northLongitude
130.60742° or 130° 36′ 27″ eastElevation
3 metres (10 feet)Open location code
8Q4GGJ74+VXGeoNames ID
11192127
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Kōkokuchō” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “こうこくちょう”
- Japanese: “コウコクチョウ”
- Japanese: “興国町”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Matsuehonmachi and Tanakamachi.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Yatsushiro Gū and Shōhinken.
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