Kudamatsu, Japan
下松市
Kudamatsu is a town of 55,887 people in Yamaguchi, Japan, founded in November 3, 1939.
Why visit Kudamatsu
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 91 parks and trails, 81 places to eat, 38 places to stay and 17 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include 周南市文化会館, 太華山, 周南市美術博物館 and 周南緑地西緑地公園.
Weather in Kudamatsu
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About Kudamatsu
Kudamatsu (下松市, Kudamatsu-shi) is a city in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2023, the city had an estimated population of 56,892 in 26829 households and a population density of 640 persons per km². The total area of the city is 89.35 square kilometres (34.50 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Kudamatsu (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do17
5 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks5
Parks, trails and playgrounds91
79 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes81
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History
The fallen star legend associated with the arrival of Prince Imseong from Baekje, the reputed ancestor of the Ōuchi clan, is central to the history of Kudamatsu (下松). The city's name is associated with the legendary pine tree where the star is said to have fallen and the legend is featured prominently in the city's tourism material. The legend is also commemorated in the city's Star Tower (Hoshi no Tō) in Kudamatsu Park. The legend of Prince Imseong's arrival is retold during local festivals and events, reinforcing the city's heritage.
Myōkengu Juto-ji Temple (妙見宮鷲頭寺), located in Kudamatsu, is said to have been established by Prince Imseong in the 7th century after his arrival and became the birthplace of the worship of the deity Myōken Daibosatsu (妙見大菩薩). Under the patronage of the Ōuchi clan, it flourished as the home of the clan's guardian deity.
During the Edo Period, the area was part of the holdings of Chōshū Domain and Tokuyama Domain. Following the Meiji restoration, the village of Toyoi (豊井村) within Tsuno District, Yamaguchi was established with the creation of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889. Toyoi as elevated to town status on March 1, 1901 and renamed Kudamatsu. On November 3, 1939 Kudamatsu annexed the villages of Hanaoka, Kubo and Suetake-minami and was elevated to city status.
From the History section of Kudamatsu on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay38
Churches and places of worship90
Shopping47
Gas and EV charging35
Schools, colleges and libraries51
Healthcare27
Map of Kudamatsu
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Getting there and nearby towns
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 38 km away.
- Tokuyama 6 km northwest, about 6 min by car
- Tabuse 20 km east, about 20 min by car
- Yanai 24 km east, about 24 min by car
- Hōfu 28 km west, about 28 min by car
- Iwakuni 37 km northeast, about 37 min by car
- Ōtake 39 km northeast, about 39 min by car
- Yamaguchi 42 km northwest, about 42 min by car
- Kunisaki 52 km south, about 52 min by car
- Ube 57 km west, about 57 min by car
- Hatsukaichi 57 km northeast, about 57 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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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
- Tokuyama-Kudamatsu port, takato marui from Osaka, Japan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- KudamatsuTownCenter, Himaginius, CC BY-SA 4.0
- EF210-901 821 series delivery Kudamatsu Station 20180220, khws4v1, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kudamatsu Station platform, Sashimiteishoku, CC0
- 821 series KuMoHa 821-2 Kudamatsu Station 20180220, khws4v1 from Hiroshima prefecture, Japan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kudamatsu Station south entrance, Sashimiteishoku, CC0
- Kudamatsu Station ticket gate, Sashimiteishoku, CC0
- 821 series U001 delivery Kudamatsu Station 20180220 (2), khws4v1, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kudamatsu City Hall, ja:user:Wiki708, CC BY 3.0
- KudamatsuCityOffice2020, himaginius, Public domain
- Kudamatsu Police Office, Muyo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 降松神社 Kudamatsu Shinto shrine - panoramio, full moon69, CC BY 3.0
- Kasadoshima, Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi Prefecture 744-0001, Japan - panoramio, shikabane taro, CC BY 3.0
- Shunan city Cultural hall 01, TT mk2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shunan City Museum of Art and History, TT mk2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yuusui shrine, TT mk2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nijigahama in Hikari, -21 Apr. 2013 a, DAISUKE from Japan, CC BY-SA 2.1 jp
- Tooisihachiman, Ginger1192, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tokuyama Univ, Wiki708, CC BY 3.0
- Tokuyamazoo, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- National Institute of Technology, Tokuyama College, Wiki708, CC BY 3.0
- Hikarigaoka HS (Hikari), Wiki708, CC BY 3.0
- 虹が浜 - panoramio (1), warabi hatogaya, CC BY 3.0
- R188-229, Puchi-masashi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- R002 2-407, Puchi-masashi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- R188-238, Puchi-masashi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yamaguchi Kasado Bridge, Muyo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 閼伽井坊山門, Poren Chiang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kasadojima Island and Suo Sea from train near Hikari Station, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 岩徳線 - panoramio, warabi hatogaya, CC BY 3.0
- 下松SA (下り) - panoramio, OS6, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hikari Station platform 202604, Sashimiteishoku, CC0
- Hikari Station 202604, Sashimiteishoku, CC0
- Hikari Station waiting room 202604, Sashimiteishoku, CC0
- Hikari Station Transfer information board, Sashimiteishoku, CC0
- 光駅前 - panoramio, warabi hatogaya, CC BY 3.0
- ISS053-E-212060 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-209368 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS025-E-16323 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- 2 Chome Nijigahama, Hikari-shi, Yamaguchi-ken 743-0022, Japan - panoramio, warabi hatogaya, CC BY 3.0
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