Akune, Japan
阿久根市
Akune is a town of 25,089 people in Kagoshima, Japan, founded in April 1, 1889.
Why visit Akune
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 6 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Weather in Akune
Forecast from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Full forecast
About Akune
Akune (阿久根市, Akune-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [ä̀.kɯ̈́.né̞(.ɕì)]) is a city located in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 29 February 2024, the city had an estimated population of 18,297 in 9698 households, and a population density of 140 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 134.28 km2 (51.85 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Akune, Kagoshima (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks2
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Restaurants and cafes6
History
Akune is part of ancient Satsuma Province. "The place name Akune" has existed since ancient times. "Aku" means fish or fishing, and "ne" means reef. In the Heian period it was a shōen manor called Akune-in. In the Muromachi period, it came under the control of the Shimazu clan and was part of Satsuma Domain in the Edo Period. The village of Akune was established on April 1, 1889 with the creation of the modern municipalities system. It was raised to town status on January 1, 1925 and to city status on April 1, 1952. On April 10, 1955 Akune annexed the town of Mikasa.
From the History section of Akune, Kagoshima on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship12
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries19
Healthcare7
Map of Akune
74 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Getting there and nearby towns
Amakusa Airport (AXJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 52 km away.
- Izumi 17 km northeast, about 17 min by car
- Sendai 24 km southeast, about 24 min by car
- Minamata 29 km northeast, about 29 min by car
- Kushikino 34 km south, about 34 min by car
- Ijūin 48 km southeast, about 48 min by car
- Hondomachi-hondo 49 km north, about 49 min by car
- Kajiki 54 km southeast, about 54 min by car
- Kagoshima 60 km southeast, about 1 h by car
- Kirishima 61 km southeast, about 1 h by car
- Kaseda-shirakame 68 km south, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Akunecityoffice, Original uploader was 20nana75 at ja.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Izumi regional medical center Akune Kagoshima, Mizushimasea, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Akune Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Akune City Library & Local History Museum, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- JA Kagoshima Izumi Akune Branch, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Route499 Akune 01, ja:User:Sanjo, Public domain
- Sleeper Train Naha in the Akune Station, ja:User:Sanjo, Public domain
- Route499 Akune 02, ja:User:Sanjo, Public domain
- Haru-minamikata shrine Akune Kagoshima, Mizushimasea, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Torii made of stone, Haru-minamikata shrine Akune Kagoshima, Mizushimasea, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wakimoto beach Akune Kagoshima, Mizushimasea, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Michinoeki Akune 2009 002, ja:User:Sanjo, Public domain
- Michinoeki Akune 2009, ja:User:Sanjo, Public domain
- Akune - panoramio, abu_9495, CC BY 3.0
- Akune - panoramio - abu 9495, abu_9495, CC BY 3.0
- Izumi Noda junior high school, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Akune Mikasa junior high school, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Akune Okawa junior high school, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Akune junior high school, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Izumi Noda Elementary school, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Akune Elementary school, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Akune Okawa Elementary school, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Akune Yamashita Elementary school, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Akune Tsurukawauchi Elementary school, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Akune Orita Elementary school, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kagoshima Noda girls' highschool, Muyo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 阿久根漁協食堂 ぶえんかん - panoramio, Naoki Iwashita, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS033-E-8762 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Grus monacha from iNaturalist photo 102490088, Christoph Moning (christoph_moning), CC BY 4.0
- East China Sea from train near Ushinohama Station, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 道の駅 阿久根付近, Puchi-masashi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Route504 Ends, ja:User:Sanjo, Public domain
- Izumi City office Noda branch, Muyo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hisatsuorange Nodago Station01, Muyo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS032-E-22086 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS023-E-32055 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-182361 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-182362 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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