Kokubu
in Kumamoto Shi of Kumamoto, Japan

How to get there and get around
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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
32.789 and 130.726 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 32° 47' 21" and E 130° 43' 33"
Currency and Currency Code:
Yen - JPY
Spoken languages:
Japanese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:55 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:53 am and 5:12 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-31.107 and -50.921 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Mostardas
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Japan in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Japan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Japan. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Kokubu

Kokubu in Kumamoto Shi (Kumamoto) is a city in Japan about 550 mi (or 885 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Local time in Kokubu is now 09:55 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports in the vicinity of Kokubu, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Kumamoto Airport in a distance of 8 mi (or 13 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Japan is Itsukushima Shinto Shrine in a distance of 139 mi (or 223 km), North-East. 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: Kumamoto, Koshi, Uto, Uki and Kikuchi. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 63 °F

Morning Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 43%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

16°C (61 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

15°C (59 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

16°C (61 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Suizenji Comfort Hotel Green Rich Hotels

Address
0,3 mi
1-1-1, Izumi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto
862-0941 Kumamoto
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Nikko Kumamoto

Address
1,3 mi
2 1 KAMITORI CHO
860-8536 Chuo-Ku,Kumamoto-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


(RYOKAN) Matsuya Honkan

Address
0,6 mi
23 1, SUIZENJIKOEN, CHUO KU KUMAMOTO SHI, KUMAMOTO, 862 0956, JAPAN.
8620956 Chuo-Ku,Kumamoto-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


Kumamoto KB Hotel

Address
1,0 mi
3 2 9, HONJO, CHUO KU KUMAMOTO SHI, KUMAMOTO, 860 0811, JAPAN.
8600811 Chuo-Ku,Kumamoto-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Kumamoto Washington Hotel Plaza

Address
1,2 mi
2-3-10 Shimotori
860-0807 Kumamoto
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Toyoko Inn Kumamoto-jyo Toricho Suji

Address
1,2 mi
1-1 Suido-cho
860-0844 Kumamoto-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


GR Hotel Suidocho

Address
1,2 mi
2 22, Chuogai, Chuo ku, Kumamoto city, Kumamoto 860 0802, Japan.
8600802 Chuo-Ku,Kumamoto-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Smile Hotel Kumamoto Suizenji

Address
0,4 mi
1 2 20, Suizenji, Chuo ku, Kumamoto city, Kumamoto 862 0950, Japan.
8620950 Suizenji,Chuo-Ku,Kumamoto-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Kumamoto Kenchomae Green Hotel

Address
1,0 mi
1 24 3, Kamimizu, Chuo ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto 862 0954, Japan.
8620954 Chuo-Ku,Kumamoto-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


GR Hotel Ginzadori

Address
1,1 mi
7 11, Chuogai, Chuo ku, Kumamoto city, Kumamoto 860 0802, Japan.
8600802 Chuogai,Chuo-Ku,Kumamoto-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Suizenji Park, Kumamoto City (水前寺成趣園) - Japan As It Truly Is

Published: August 14, 2011
Length: 55:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: The Japan FAQ

One of Japan's most beautiful gardens, Suizenji was built in 1636. In it you can see very careful landscaping, including a miniature Mt. Fuji, as well as bonsai, koi, cranes, and ducks. Aside...


【Fantastic view in Kumamoto】熊本水前寺公園の景色が素敵

Published: September 19, 2014
Length: 49:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Hiro ひろ Isshy いっしー

Went to the Suizenji-Park located in Kumamoto-City. Here is a historic park. Here is a park that Mr. Hosokawa was Kumamoto clan lord was built. I was impressed in a big pond that was made...


熊本市電9700形 新水前寺駅前電停到着 Kumamoto City Tram

Published: February 11, 2012
Length: 54:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: nek0mask55

超低床車のA系統健軍町発田崎橋行き。 Kumamoto City Tram type 9700 tramcar arrival Shin-Suizenji station.


熊本市電8500形 新水前寺駅前電停到着 Kumamoto City Tram

Published: February 11, 2012
Length: 30:32 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: nek0mask55

B系統健軍町発上熊本駅行き。車両は1200形を車体更新した8500形。 Kumamoto City Tram type 8500 tramcar arrival Shin-Suizenji station.


Kumamoto city tram

Published: September 20, 2012
Length: 44:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: WizardOfOss

Riding the "densha", the Kumamoto city tram, from Shinsuisenjiekimae to Misotenjinmae. (recorded September 12th 2012, with Panasonic TZ-7)


Straßenbahn Kumamoto(熊本市電)

Published: June 15, 2011
Length: 01:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: cisalpino

Kumamoto City in Japan Straßenbahn. Straßenbahn gleichen Design wie die deutsche. Ich habe geritten in München. Diese Beschreibung nutzt die Google-Übersetzung.


雨中の水前寺成趣園(The Suizenji Jojuen Garden in the Rain)

Published: November 02, 2013
Length: 38:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: omiyaexpress

水前寺成趣園は熊本県熊本市にある東海道五十三次を模したとされる回遊式庭園です。1636年から約80年かけて築かれ、国の名勝・史跡にも指定さ...


1998年収録、熊本市電車内放送。

Published: November 06, 2011
Length: 39:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: PukuPukuTan

1998年に熊本市電の車内で収録した車内放送とモーターの音です。現在の新水前寺駅前~辛島町まで収録しています。中に「電報局前」が出てきま...


熊本市電水前寺線・健軍線 水前寺公園停留所にて(At Suizenji Park Stop on the Kumamoto City Tram Suizenji and Kengun Line)

Published: October 31, 2013
Length: 29:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: omiyaexpress

熊本市電水前寺線・健軍線(A系統・B系統)の水前寺公園停留所を発着する路面電車を2本撮影しました。 I took the movie of two streetcars arriving at...


燕 Barn Swallows

Published: December 07, 2010
Length: 44:21 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: CountryBredJedi

11月15日頃から一週間、我が家につばめ御一行がやってきました。 途中に別の鳥たちが空高く飛んでいく様子も見えました。 障子越しのつばめの映像で鳴き声が聴こえますが、あれはテレビの音です。 現在12月7日 ...


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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.

Kumamoto Gakuen University

Called Gakuendai (学園大) or Shōdai (商大), it is a private Japanese university in Kumamoto, Japan. It was established in 1942, at which time Eastern Language Vocational College (東洋語学専門学校 Tōyō Gengo Senmon Gakkō) was subsumed into it. It was renamed Kumamoto Language Vocational College (熊本言語専門学校 Kumamoto Gengo Senmon Gakkō) in 1945, and was made into Kumamoto Commerce University (熊本商科大学 Kumamoto shōka daigaku) in 1954. It acquired its current name, Kumamoto Gakuen University, in 1994.

Located at 32.8, 130.717 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Educational institutions established in 1942, Universities and colleges in Kumamoto Prefecture

Suizen-ji Jōju-en

Suizen-ji Jōju-en is a tsukiyama Japanese garden located within (Suizen-ji Park in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. The main tsukiyama is a representation of Mount Fuji. Lord Hosokawa Tadatoshi began construction of the garden in 1636 as a tea retreat. The park was named after a no-longer-extant Buddhist temple called Suizen-ji, and now hosts Izumi Shrine, where members of the Hosokawa family are enshrined, and a Nōgaku-dō, a Noh theater.

Located at 32.7911, 130.735 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gardens in Japan, Gardens in Kumamoto Prefecture, Kumamoto, Kumamoto

Shokei College

Shokei College is a private university in Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan. The predecessor of the school, small girl's school, was founded in 1888, and it was chartered as a junior women's college in 1952. In 1975, Shokei University was established and the junior women's college was renamed to Shokei Junior College. In 2006, the two schools merged.

Located at 32.7979, 130.717 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1888, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Kumamoto Prefecture

1973 Taiyo Department Store fire

The Taiyo Department Store fire was a fire at the Taiyo Department Store, a department store in Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. The fire started at 1:15 p.m. on November 29, 1973; 103 people died. After the fire, regulations pertaining to the construction of buildings were strengthened, one of which mandated external stairs on highrise buildings. The Taiyo Department Store had a basement floor and nine stories. Some areas were under construction.

Located at 32.8022, 130.709 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Fires in Japan, 1973 in Japan, 1973 fires, Building and structure fires

Shin-Suizenji Station

Shin-Suizenji Station is a railway station on the Hōhi Main Line operated by JR Kyushu in Chūō-ku, Kumamoto, Japan.

Located at 32.7936, 130.726 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Kumamoto Prefecture

Suizenji Station

Suizenji Station is a railway station on the Hohi Main Line operated by JR Kyushu in Chūō-ku, Kumamoto, Japan.

Located at 32.7972, 130.73 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Kumamoto Prefecture

Minami-Kumamoto Station

Minami-Kumamoto Station is a railway station on the Hohi Main Line, operated by JR Kyushu in Chūō-ku, Kumamoto, Japan.

Located at 32.785, 130.712 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Kumamoto Prefecture

Suizenji Stadium

Suizenji Stadium is an athletic stadium in Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan.

Located at 32.7939, 130.741 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in Japan, Football venues in Japan, Sports venues in Kumamoto Prefecture

Kumamoto Prefectural Theater

Kumamoto Prefectural Theater is a centre for the performing arts in Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. It opened in 1982 and has two main spaces: a concert hall that seats 1,813 and a theatre that seats 1,183. Maekawa Kunio was the architect, with acoustical design by Nagata Acoustics.

Located at 32.8025, 130.728 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Buildings and structures in Kumamoto Prefecture, Visitor attractions in Kumamoto Prefecture, Concert halls in Japan, Theatres in Japan

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Kokubu, 国府, こくぶ, コクブ