Kimitsu, Japan
君津市
Kimitsu is a town of 83,058 people in Chiba, Japan, founded in September 1, 1971.
Why visit Kimitsu
Townapedia lists 32 museums and landmarks, 113 parks and trails, 230 places to eat, 14 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Kannonsaki Lighthouse, Seiwa University, Sanya Shell Mound and Yokosuka Museum of Art.
Weather in Kimitsu
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About Kimitsu
Kimitsu (君津市, Kimitsu-shi) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2020, the city had an estimated population of 83,058 in 39,138 households and a population density of 260 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 318.83 km2 (123.10 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Kimitsu (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Seiwa University
School · 8.4 km
Higher education institution in Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line
Bridge · 12.5 km
Highway in Tokyo Bay (tunnel - bridge)
Museums and landmarks32
Sanya Shell Mound
Monument and historic site · 14.2 km
Archeological Site in Sodegaura, Chiba Perfectura, Japan
20 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds113
101 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes230
218 more on the map.
History
The area of present-day Kimitsu was largely part of the Kururi Domain under the Edo period Tokugawa shogunate, centered on the jōkamachi of Kururi Castle. It was divided between the Moda District and the Sue District in the early Meiji period cadastral reforms. Both districts became part of Kimitsu District from April 1, 1897. The villages of Susaki and Yaehara were established with the modern municipal system on April 1, 1889. Kimitsu Town was founded by the merger of these villages on April 1, 1943, and expanded through the annexation of two neighboring villages, Sunami and Sadamoto, on April 1, 1944. The town continued to expand by annexing the towns of Kazusa and Koito and the villages of Seiwa and Obitsu on September 28, 1970. Kimitsu was elevated to city status on September 1, 1971.
From the History section of Kimitsu on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay14
Churches and places of worship75
Shopping28
Gas and EV charging14
Schools, colleges and libraries23
Healthcare45
Map of Kimitsu
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Getting there and nearby towns
Tokyo International Airport (HND) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 23 km away.
- Kisarazu 7 km northeast, about 7 min by car
- Futtsu 6 km southwest, about 6 min by car
- Yokosuka 20 km west, about 20 min by car
- Yokohama 22 km northwest, about 22 min by car
- Kawasaki 23 km northwest, about 23 min by car
- Ōta 27 km northwest, about 27 min by car
- Kamakura 30 km west, about 30 min by car
- Chiba 36 km northeast, about 36 min by car
- Fujisawa 36 km west, about 36 min by car
- Tokyo 41 km northwest, about 41 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
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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
- Kimitsu1, Okajun, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kimitsu Banner, takato marui from Osaka, Japan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Nippon Steel Kimitsu Works, takato marui from Osaka, Japan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kimitsu Credit Union Futtsu Branch, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Gengendo Kimitsu Hospital 02, Suikotei, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gengendo Kimitsu Hospital 01, Suikotei, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kimitsu 4, Syced, CC0
- Kimitsu 5, Syced, CC0
- Kimitsu 6, Syced, CC0
- Kimitsu 10, Syced, CC0
- Kimitsu Station, Syced, CC0
- Kimitsu Station 2, Syced, CC0
- Kimitsu 8, Syced, CC0
- Kimitsu 2, Syced, CC0
- Kannonzaki Lighthouse 02, 椎林 隆夫, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Seiwa Univ. Gate, Miyuki Meinaka, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tokyo-bay aqualine01, Los688, Public domain
- Yokosuka Museum of Art 2009, Wiiii, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AEON MALL Futtsu, アラツク, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sanjozukakohun4, のりまき, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 人見神社 拝殿, Towacoco, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AEON MALL Futtsu 2024, Xser21, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aokikamezuka1, のりまき, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kuzyotukakohun1, のりまき, CC BY 3.0
- Hitomijinja, Ibaraki101c, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aohori Post office, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Futtsu Police Station Aohori Ekimae Koban, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- 君津の夕方の風景 6, Syced, CC0
- 君津の夕方の風景 5, Syced, CC0
- 君津の夕方の風景 4, Syced, CC0
- 君津の夕方の風景 3, Syced, CC0
- 君津の夕方の風景 2, Syced, CC0
- Keiyo Bank 505-Futtsu Branch, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- 君津の夕方の風景, Syced, CC0
- 君津の夕方の風景 7, Syced, CC0
- 君津の夕方の風景 8, Syced, CC0
- 君津駅 - panoramio - くろふね (1), くろふね, CC BY 3.0
- 君津駅 - panoramio, くろふね, CC BY 3.0
- 君津駅 - panoramio - くろふね, くろふね, CC BY 3.0
- 君津の風景 9, Syced, CC0
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