Koga, Japan
古賀市
Koga is a town of 58,786 people in Fukuoka, Japan, founded in October 1, 1997.
Why visit Koga
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 71 parks and trails, 112 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fukuoka Institute of Technology, Fukuoka Women's University and Koga Golf Club.
Weather in Koga
Forecast from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Full forecast
About Koga
Koga (古賀市, Koga-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 29 February 2024, the city had an estimated population of 59,282 in 26981 households, and a population density of 1400 persons per km². The total area of the city is 42.07 km2 (16.24 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Koga, Fukuoka (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Fukuoka Institute of Technology
School · 4.9 km
Higher education institution in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Fukuoka Women's University
School · 7.9 km
University in Fukuoka Japan
Kyushu Sangyo University
School · 7.4 km
Higher education institution in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
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Museums and landmarks4
Parks, trails and playgrounds71
59 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes112
100 more on the map.
History
The area of Koga was part of ancient Chikugo Province. During the Edo Period the area was under the control of Fukuoka Domain. After the Meiji restoration, the villages of Ogōri and Aoyagi were established on May 1, 1889 with the creation of the modern municipalities system. The villages merged to form the town of Koga on April 1, 1955. Koga was raised to city status on October 1, 1997.
From the History section of Koga, Fukuoka on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Churches and places of worship31
Shopping37
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries44
Healthcare33
Map of Koga
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Getting there and nearby towns
Fukuoka Airport (FUK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 km away.
- Shingū 4 km southwest, about 4 min by car
- Sasaguri 15 km southeast, about 15 min by car
- Fukuoka 16 km south, about 16 min by car
- Miyata 17 km east, about 17 min by car
- Umi 19 km south, about 19 min by car
- Ōnojō 22 km south, about 22 min by car
- Iizuka 23 km southeast, about 23 min by car
- Kasuga 23 km south, about 23 min by car
- Nōgata 24 km east, about 24 min by car
- Nakama 24 km northeast, about 24 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
- Koga City Hall 2026-03 ac, Asturio Cantabrio, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Platform of Koga Station (Kagoshima Main Line) 3, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Platform of Koga Station (Kagoshima Main Line) 4, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Koga Station 20160909, そらみみ (Soramimi), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Platform of Koga Station (Kagoshima Main Line), そらみみ (Soramimi), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Manhole cover of Koga, Fukuoka 3, そらみみ (Soramimi), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Platform of Koga Station (Kagoshima Main Line) 2, そらみみ (Soramimi), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Koga City Station Relaxing Square 20160909, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Manhole cover of Koga, Fukuoka 4, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fukuoka Prefectural Road No.514 near Koga Station, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Japan National Route 495 near Koga Station (south), そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Japan National Route 495 near Koga Station (north), そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KogaChurch, THE-ICER, CC0
- Koga Chidori Elementary School, そらみみ (Soramimi), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fukuoka Women's University01, Muyo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Haiden of Miyajidake Shrine, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- そぴあしんぐう, Mwtn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AEON MALL Fukutsu, わたらせみずほ, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Baigaku-ji-Temple, Heartoftheworld, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fukuoka Shingu High School Main Gate, Fuwuyuan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tachibana High School, Fuwuyuan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kyushu Sangyo Univ, Waka77, Public domain
- Miyajidake shrine, Bakkai, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fukuoka Wajirohigashi Elementary School, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fukuoka Mitoma Elementary School, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fukuoka Higashi Medical Center, Muyo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Street view near Shishibu Station, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hiyoshi Crossroads near Shishibu Station, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hiyoshi Park near west entrance of Shishibu Station, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shishibu Station 20160909, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Platform of Shishibu Station 2, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Platform of Shishibu Station, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Platform of Shishibu Station 3, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Phragmites australis in Chidorigaike Park 2, そらみみ (Soramimi), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chidorigaike Pond 6, そらみみ (Soramimi), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chidorigaike Pond 3, そらみみ (Soramimi), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Phragmites australis in Chidorigaike Park, そらみみ (Soramimi), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chidorigaike Pond 5, そらみみ (Soramimi), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chidorigaike Pond 4, そらみみ (Soramimi), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chidorigaike Pond 2, そらみみ (Soramimi), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fukuoka Institute of Technology 20190127, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
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