Tōmonji-nishi
Tōmonji-nishi is a locality in Nishi-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto. Tōmonji-nishi is situated nearby to the locality Kawaramachi-tōmonji, as well as near Tōmonji-higashi.Places of Interest
Highlights include Mount Kinbō.
Mount Kinbō
Peak
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Mount Kinbō or Mount Kinpō is a stratovolcano in the west of Kumamoto city, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. It is an extinct stratovolcano and lava dome. Mount Kinbō overlooks the city of Kumamoto and is used for sightseeing and for radio and TV broadcast antennas. Mount Kinbō is situated 4 km south of Tōmonji-nishi.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Gyokuto and Chūō-ku.
Gyokuto
Town
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Gyokutō is a town located in Tamana District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan on the island of Kyushu. As of 31 July 2024, the town had an estimated population of 5,181 in 2113 households, and a population density of 210 persons per km2. Gyokuto is situated 7 km north of Tōmonji-nishi.
Chūō-ku
Suburb
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Chūō-ku is one of the five wards of Kumamoto City, Japan. The ward is located in the center of the city. As of 2020, it has a population of 187,502 people and an area of 25.33 km2. Chūō-ku is situated 7 km southeast of Tōmonji-nishi.
Kita-ku
Suburb
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Kita-ku is one of the five wards of Kumamoto City, Japan. Meaning literally "north ward," it is bordered by the Nishi-ku, Chūō-ku, Higashi-ku and also by the cities of Yamaga, Kikuchi, Kōshi and the towns of Gyokutō and Kikuyō. Kita-ku is situated 7 km northeast of Tōmonji-nishi.
Tōmonji-nishi
Latitude
32.84689° or 32° 50′ 49″ northLongitude
130.6513° or 130° 39′ 5″ eastElevation
309 metres (1,014 feet)Open location code
8Q4GRMW2+QGGeoNames ID
11209293
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In Other Languages
“Tōmonji-nishi” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “トウモンジ”
- Japanese: “とうもんじにし”
- Japanese: “東門寺西”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Kawaramachi-tōmonji and Tōmonji-higashi.
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