Iizuka, Japan
飯塚市
Iizuka is a town of 126,364 people in Fukuoka, Japan, founded in April 1, 1889.
Why visit Iizuka
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 184 parks and trails, 100 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fukuoka Prefectural University, 嘉穂劇場, Daibu temple ruins and 王塚古墳.
Weather in Iizuka
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About Iizuka
Iizuka (飯塚市, Iizuka-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [ìí.(d͡)zɨ́.kä́(.ɕì), íí-]) is a city in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 29 February 2024, the city had an estimated population of 124,757 in 63833 households, and a population density of 580 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 213.96 km2 (82.61 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Iizuka (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Iizuka on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do7
Fukuoka Prefectural University
School · 12.0 km
Higher education institution in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Museums and landmarks14
Daibu temple ruins
Monument and historic site · 7.4 km
Temple ruins in Fukuoka, Japan
Shaka-no-o Coal Mine Ruins
Monument and historic site · 5.0 km
筑豊炭田遺跡群の一つ。発掘後は整備されておらず、見学は物理的に不可能。
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds184
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172 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes100
88 more on the map.
History
The area of Iizuka was part of ancient Chikuzen Province. Rice has been cultivated in the fertile alluvial plains of the Onga River system since the Yayoi Period, and ancient kofun are scattered throughout the area. During the Edo Period it was part of the holdings of Fukuoka Domain. After the Meiji restoration, the town of Iizuka was established with the creation of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889. Iizuka was raised to city status on January 20, 1932. On March 26, 2006, Iizuka absorbed the towns of Chikuho, Honami, Kaita and Shōnai (all from Kaho District) to create the new and expanded city of Iizuka.
From the History section of Iizuka on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay10
Churches and places of worship42
Shopping21
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries105
Healthcare44
Map of Iizuka
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Getting there and nearby towns
Fukuoka Airport (FUK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 23 km away.
- Toi 6 km south, about 6 min by car
- Kotake 6 km north, about 6 min by car
- Miyata 9 km north, about 9 min by car
- Akaike 10 km northeast, about 10 min by car
- Kamiitoda 9 km east, about 9 min by car
- Miyawaka 10 km northwest, about 10 min by car
- Fukuoka 25 km west, about 25 min by car
- Kitakyushu 28 km northeast, about 28 min by car
- Kurume 39 km southwest, about 39 min by car
- Ōmuta 71 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Confluence of Onga and Honami Rivers, STA3816, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Warehouse of Iizuka City Volunteer Fire Department near Kaho Theater, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Iizuka Greenway Park 20170422-4, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Iizuka Greenway Park 20170422-3, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Iizuka Post Office 20170422, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street art of Iizuka-shuku in Higashimachi Shopping Arcade 2, STA3816, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street art of Iizuka-shuku in Higashimachi Shopping Arcade, STA3816, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Iizuka Greenway Park 20170422, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Site of Sumiyoshi Shrine in front of Iizuka Post Office, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Iizuka Greenway Park 20170422-2, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Iizuka Greenway Park 20170422-5, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Site of the Seidamari meeting place in Iizuka-shuku, STA3816, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Site of Dai-jingu in Iizuka-shuku, STA3816, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Iizuka Greenway Park 20170422-6, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Japan Post Mailbox in Honmachi Shopping Arcade, Iizuka, STA3816, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Site of Iizuka-shuku West Gate, STA3816, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Site of Chaya in Iizuka-shuku, STA3816, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street view near Iizuka Greenway Park, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Manhole cover of Iizuka, Fukuoka 2, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Site of Iizuka-shuku East Gate, STA3816, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Site of Hogetsurou in Iizuka-shuku, STA3816, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Iizuka Hospital and Iizuka Government Building, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Site of Dutch Residence in Iizuka, STA3816, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fukuoka Prefectural University01, Muyo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aeon Honami Shop20150705, わたらせみずほ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kaho Gekijo ac (1), Asturio Cantabrio, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Round side of Ozuka Ancient Grave 5, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Iizuka Hospital, user:Atsasebo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Taishojin Park 05, 水だらけのプール, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ozuka Kofun (Keisen), funkyu, Saigen Jiro, CC0
- Site of Shakano sta., Tadami Line:ftfvhbhbced, Attribution
- Katsumori Park 02, STA3816, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Taishojin Park 2025-10, 水だらけのプール, CC0
- Back view of Kaho Theater, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Japan National Route 211 near Kaho Theater, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Japan National Route 211 near Kaho Theater 2, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Entrance of Kaho Theater, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- View of Kaho Theater, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- View near Kaho Theater, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Japan National Route 211 near headquarters of Chidoriya-Honke Confectionery Shop, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
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