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Discover Shimotsuma
Shimotsuma in Chikugo Shi (Fukuoka) is a town in Japan about 553 mi (or 891 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital city.
Current time in Shimotsuma is now 08:12 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 10 airports near Shimotsuma, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Saga Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 16 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Chikugo, Miyama, Yanagawa, Okawa and Omuta. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 59 °F
Morning Temperature | 10°C / 50 °F |
Evening Temperature | 14°C / 57 °F |
Night Temperature | 11°C / 51 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 35% |
Air Pressure | 1027 hPa |
Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South-West |
Cloud Conditions | Scattered clouds, covering 42% of sky |
General Conditions | Scattered clouds |
Tuesday, 26th of November 2024
15°C (59 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Wednesday, 27th of November 2024
14°C (57 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.
Thursday, 28th of November 2024
14°C (57 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, scattered clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Yanagawa Hakuryuso (Ryokan)
(RYOKAN) Tennendenen Onsen Fukahoritei
(RYOKAN) Funagoya Onsen Higuchiken
(RYOKAN) Yanagawa Onsen Hotel Kisenso
(RYOKAN) Ohana
Hotel Avenue Chikugo
Hotel El Monte
Yanagawa Business Hotel
(RYOKAN) Saifuya Ryokan
Kanpo no Yado Yanagawa
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
柳川の川下り Yanagawa-kawakudari
北原白秋の詩集「思ひ出」にもうたわれた白秋ゆかりの場所である柳川。この柳川の川下りを撮影した一部です。 Yanagawa, Fukuoka, Japan.
[HD]西日本鉄道 特急 柳川→大牟田 Nishinihon Railway LTD.EXP
西日本鉄道 特急 柳川→大牟田 Nishinihon Railway LTD.EXP running Yanagawa to Oomuta.
踊り山 【旭町】 社務所前(2014.10.11 三柱神社秋季大祭)
撮影:三柱神社【三志会】 三柱神社公式ホームページ http://www13.plala.or.jp/mihashirajinja/
どろつくどん 【京町三丁目】 奉納(2014.10.12 三柱神社秋季大祭)
撮影:三柱神社【三志会】 三柱神社公式ホームページ http://www13.plala.or.jp/mihashirajinja/
JR九州 博多駅 trains in Hakata station, Fukuoka
JR trains traffic in Hakata station, JR 885 Kamome, Shinkansen 700 & Rail Star, JR 811.
子どもどろつくどん 社務所横(2014.10.11 三柱神社秋季大祭)
撮影:三柱神社【三志会】 三柱神社公式ホームページ http://www13.plala.or.jp/mihashirajinja/
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Mizuma District, Fukuoka
Mizuma District, Fukuoka is a district located in Fukuoka, Japan. As of 2003 statistics and counting the decrease in size and population due to the Kurume merger, the district has an estimated population of 14,305 and a density of 776 persons per km². The total area is 18.43 km².
Yamato District, Fukuoka
Yamato District, Fukuoka was a district located in Fukuoka, Japan. It was dissolved on January 29, 2007, when its remaining towns merged with Miike District to form the new city of Miyama. As of 2003, the district had an estimated population of 64,913 and a density of 625.49 persons per km². The total area was 103.78 km².
College of Healthcare Management
College of Healthcare Management is a private university in Miyama, Fukuoka, Japan. The school was established in 2008.
Chikugo-Funagoya Station
Chikugo-Funagoya Station is a railway station in Chikugo, Fukuoka, Japan, operated by the Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu). The station opened on July 20, 1928. On March 12, 2011, the station was renamed from Funagoya Station and rebuilt at the crossing point with the Kyushu Shinkansen for the connection with the new Shinkansen.
Hainuzuka Station
Hainuzuka Station is a railway station on the Kagoshima Main Line, operated by JR Kyushu in Chikugo, Fukuoka, Japan.
Setaka Station
Setaka Station (瀬高駅) is a railway station on the Kagoshima Main Line in Miyama, Fukuoka, Japan.
Minami-Setaka Station
Minami-Setaka Station is a railway station on the Kagoshima Main Line, operated by JR Kyushu in Miyama, Fukuoka, Japan.
Mizuta Tenmangū
Mizuta Tenmangū is a Shinto shrine in Chikugo, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It was founded in 1226 in honour of Sugawara no Michizane. The honden was rebuilt in 1672 and designated a prefectural cultural property in 1961.