Kihoku, Japan
紀北町
Kihoku is a town of 14,604 people in Mie, Japan, founded in October 11, 2005.
Why visit Kihoku
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 21 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include 大内山動物園 and 道の駅 紀伊長島マンボウ.
Weather in Kihoku
Forecast from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Full forecast
About Kihoku
Kihoku (紀北町, Kihoku-chō) is a town located in Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2021, the town had an estimated population of 15,077 in 7876 households and a population density of 59 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 257.01 square kilometres (99.23 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Kihoku, Mie (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
大内山動物園
Zoo and aquarium · 7.9 km
530-4, 三重県度会郡大紀町大内山間弓
Apr-Sep 09:00-16:30; Oct-Mar 09:00-16:00
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Museums and landmarks10
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes21
9 more on the map.
History
The area of present-day Kihoku was part of ancient Shima Province, but was transferred to Kii Province in 1582. During this time, large-scale forestry projects were begun. After the Meiji restoration, the area became part of Mie Prefecture. The village of Nagashima was established with the creation of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889, and was raised to town status in 1899. It changed its name to Kii-Nagashima in 1970. The town of Kihoku was established on October 11, 2005, by the merger of the towns of Kii-Nagashima and neighboring Miyama.
From the History section of Kihoku, Mie on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay10
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Healthcare5
Map of Kihoku
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Getting there and nearby towns
Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 84 km away.
- Owase 20 km southwest, about 20 min by car
- Kumano 39 km southwest, about 39 min by car
- Matsusaka 45 km northeast, about 45 min by car
- Ise 45 km northeast, about 45 min by car
- Ōuda-yamaguchi 45 km northwest, about 45 min by car
- Shima 48 km east, about 48 min by car
- Nabari 51 km northwest, about 51 min by car
- Kashihara-shi 60 km northwest, about 1 h by car
- Tsu 60 km north, about 1 h by car
- Tenri 62 km northwest, about 1 h 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
- Kumanonada-Kihoku-Town, Kumanada, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oouchiyama zoo001, Opqr, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kiinagashima-Manbo, a Roadside Station, Kansai explorer, CC BY 3.0
- 紀伊長島旧道 - panoramio (1), Mamusi Taka, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 紀伊長島駅構内 - panoramio, Mamusi Taka, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 二郷踏切 - panoramio, Mamusi Taka, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 紀伊長島旧道 - panoramio, Mamusi Taka, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 踏切屋商店 - panoramio, Mamusi Taka, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 紀伊東長島郵便局 - panoramio, Mamusi Taka, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 紀伊東長島郵便局 - panoramio (1), Mamusi Taka, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 紀伊東長島郵便局 Kii-Higashinagashima P.O. 2014.8.20 - panoramio, Nankou Oronain (as36…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 紀伊長島駅-紀勢本線 - panoramio, Mamusi Taka, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 紀伊長島駅駐車場 - panoramio, Mamusi Taka, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 紀伊長島駅近くの教会 - panoramio, Mamusi Taka, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 紀伊長島駅 - panoramio, Mamusi Taka, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JR Kii-nagashima sta 001, 東京特許許可局, CC BY-SA 4.0
- JR紀勢本線 紀伊長島駅 Kii-Nagashima sta. 2014.8.20 - panoramio, Nankou Oronain (as36…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JR紀勢本線 紀伊長島駅 Kii-Nagashima sta. 2014.8.20 - panoramio (1), Nankou Oronain (as36…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JR Kii-nagashima sta 003, 東京特許許可局, CC BY-SA 4.0
- JR Kii-nagashima sta 002, 東京特許許可局, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 紀伊長島郵便局 - panoramio, Mamusi Taka, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 道の駅紀伊長島マンボウ - panoramio, Mamusi Taka, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 道の駅の反対側 - panoramio, Mamusi Taka, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ふじ棚がある道の駅 - panoramio, Mamusi Taka, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Michinoeki Kiinagashima-Manbo01, Tawashi2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Michinoeki Kiinagashima-Manbo02, Tawashi2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
- R042-003-063, Puchi-masashi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 国道42号立体交差 - panoramio, Mamusi Taka, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 城の浜 - panoramio, Yobito KAYANUMA, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 城の浜海水浴場 - panoramio, Yobito KAYANUMA, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ariku-ji temple, Miyuki Meinaka, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Arikuji Spa, Miyuki Meinaka, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS009-E-11474 - View of Japan, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- 紀勢本線01 - panoramio, Mamusi Taka, CC BY-SA 3.0
- マンボウがいっぱいいるよ＾＾； - panoramio, Mamusi Taka, CC BY-SA 3.0
- マンボウの丘パーキング - panoramio, Mamusi Taka, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS039-E-5471 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- R260-131, Puchi-masashi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 国道260号線 - panoramio (4), Yobito KAYANUMA, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JR Minose sta 001, 東京特許許可局, CC BY-SA 4.0
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