Kōhoku, Saga
Encyclopedia
is a town
located in Kishima District
, Saga Prefecture
, Japan
. It is known as a crossroads for railways
and national highways
, and as such has dubbed itself "the navel of Saga
".
Towns of Japan
A town is a local administrative unit in Japan. It is a local public body along with prefecture , city , and village...
located in Kishima District
Kishima District, Saga
is a district located in Saga Prefecture, Japan.As of February 1, 2009, the district has an estimated population of 45,085 and a density of 318 persons per km²...
, Saga Prefecture
Saga Prefecture
is located in the northwest part of the island of Kyūshū, Japan. It touches both the Sea of Japan and the Ariake Sea. The western part of the prefecture is a region famous for producing ceramics and porcelain, particularly the towns of Karatsu, Imari, and Arita...
, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
. It is known as a crossroads for railways
Kyushu Railway Company
The , also referred to as , is one of the constituent companies of Japan Railways Group . It operates intercity rail services in Kyushu, Japan and the JR Kyushu Jet Ferry Beetle hydrofoil service across the Tsushima Strait between Fukuoka and Busan, South Korea.When Japan Railways was divided in...
and national highways
National highways of Japan
Japan has a nationwide system of distinct from the expressways. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and other government agencies administer the national highways. Beginning in 1952, Japan classified these as Class 1 or Class 2. Class 1 highways had one- or two-digit numbers, while...
, and as such has dubbed itself "the navel of Saga
Saga Prefecture
is located in the northwest part of the island of Kyūshū, Japan. It touches both the Sea of Japan and the Ariake Sea. The western part of the prefecture is a region famous for producing ceramics and porcelain, particularly the towns of Karatsu, Imari, and Arita...
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Geography
- Mountains: The northern part of the city is gradually mountainous.
- Rivers: Rokkaku River, Ushizu River
Adjoining Municipalities
- OgiOgi, Sagais a city located in the central part of Saga on the island of Kyūshū, Japan.On March 3, 2005 Ogi District was dissolved when the old town of Ogi absorbed the towns of Ashikari, Mikatsuki and Ushizu, all from Ogi District, to become Ogi City...
- ŌmachiŌmachi, Sagais a town located in Kishima District, Saga Prefecture, Japan.-Geography:*Mountains: The northern part of town gradually becomes mountainous.*Rivers: Rokkaku River*Lakes: The northern, mountainous part of town is dotted with ponds....
- ShiroishiShiroishi, Sagais a town located in Kishima District, Saga Prefecture, Japan.On January 1, 2005 Shiroshi absorbed the towns of Fukudomi and Ariake, all from Kishima District, to become the new and expanded town of Shiroshi.-Geography:...
- TakuTaku, Sagais a city located in Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyūshū, Japan.The city was founded on May 1, 1954 through the merger of several towns and villages.-Elementary Schools:*Hokubu Elementary School*Midori-ga-Oka Elementary School*Tobu Elementary School...
History
- April 1, 1932 - The villages of Oda (小田村), Yamaguchi (山口村), and Sarushi (佐留志村) merge to form the village of Kōhoku.
- April 1, 1952- The village of Kōhoku gains town status.
- September 30, 1956 - Part of the village of Teisen (砥川村) from Ogi District merges with Kōhoku.
Rail
- Station(s): Hizen-YamaguchiHizen-Yamaguchi Stationis a train station in Kōhoku, Kishima District, Saga Prefecture. It is operated by JR Kyushu. It is an important junction between the Nagasaki Main Line and the Sasebo Line. An average of 2,500 people use this station every day.-Station layout:...
- Lines: Nagasaki Main Line, Sasebo LineSasebo LineThe is a railway line in Japan running from Hizen-Yamaguchi Station in Kōhoku, Saga Prefecture to Sasebo Station in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture. It is part of the route connecting Sasebo with Saga and Fukuoka...
- To Major Cities
- To FukuokaFukuoka, Fukuokais the capital city of Fukuoka Prefecture and is situated on the northern shore of the island of Kyushu in Japan.Voted number 14 in a 2010 poll of the World's Most Livable Cities, Fukuoka is praised for its green spaces in a metropolitan setting. It is the most populous city in Kyushu, followed by...
, as well as the nearest ShinkansenShinkansenThe , also known as THE BULLET TRAIN, is a network of high-speed railway lines in Japan operated by four Japan Railways Group companies. Starting with the Tōkaidō Shinkansen in 1964, the network has expanded to currently consist of of lines with maximum speeds of , of Mini-shinkansen with a...
station:- About 45 minutes by the limited express KamomeKamomeis a limited express train operated by JR Kyushu in Japan. It operates between Hakata and Nagasaki on the Kagoshima Main Line and the Nagasaki Main Line. Kamome means seagull in Japanese.-History:...
- About 1 hour and 40 minutes by local train, changing at TosuTosu Stationis a train station in Tosu city, Saga prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu and is the point where the Kagoshima Main Line and the Nagasaki Main Line intersect...
- About 45 minutes by the limited express Kamome
- To Nagasaki: About 1 hour and 10 minutes by limited express, about 2 hours and 10 minutes by local train
- To SaseboSasebo, Nagasakiis a city located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 2011, the city has an estimated population of 259,800 and the density of 609 persons per km². The total area is 426.47 km². The locality is famed for its scenic beauty. The city includes a part of Saikai National Park...
: About 55 minutes by limited express, about 1 hour and 10 minutes by local train
- To Fukuoka
Road
- ExpresswaysExpressways of JapanThe expressways of Japan make up a large network of freeway-standard toll roads.- History :Following World War II, Japan's economic revival led to a massive increase in personal automobile use...
: None - National HighwayNational highways of JapanJapan has a nationwide system of distinct from the expressways. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and other government agencies administer the national highways. Beginning in 1952, Japan classified these as Class 1 or Class 2. Class 1 highways had one- or two-digit numbers, while...
: Route 34, Route 207 - Prefectural Roads: Saga Prefectural Route 35