Kuroiso, Japan
黒磯市
Kuroiso is a town of 61,230 people in Tochigi, Japan, founded in November 1, 1970.
Why visit Kuroiso
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 324 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Weather in Kuroiso
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About Kuroiso
Kuroiso (黒磯市, Kuroiso-shi), formerly a city in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, is a district located in the modern city of Nasushiobara. The former city was founded on November 1, 1970.
From the Wikipedia article Kuroiso, Tochigi (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks5
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes324
312 more on the map.
History
On January 1, 2005, Kuroiso was merged with the towns of Nishinasuno and Shiobara (both from Nasu District) to create the city of Nasushiobara.
From the History section of Kuroiso, Tochigi on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Churches and places of worship7
Shopping43
Gas and EV charging14
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Healthcare45
Map of Kuroiso
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Getting there and nearby towns
Fukushima Airport (FKS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 44 km away.
- Nasushiobara 2 km northeast, about 2 min by car
- Ōtawara 11 km south, about 11 min by car
- Yaita 21 km southwest, about 21 min by car
- Shirakawa 25 km northeast, about 25 min by car
- Tanagura 30 km east, about 30 min by car
- Ujiie 32 km south, about 32 min by car
- Daigo 35 km southeast, about 35 min by car
- Yabuki 35 km northeast, about 35 min by car
- Karasuyama 36 km south, about 36 min by car
- Ishikawa 41 km northeast, about 41 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Kuroiso Library, Abasaa, Public domain
- Air Photo of Kuroiso, in 1956 - panoramio, Ryusuke Seto, CC BY 3.0
- Kuroiso Post Office, Kanohara ( talk ), Public domain
- Shirakawa Shinkin Bank Kuroiso Branch, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- The Sunset at Kuroiso - panoramio, Ryusuke Seto, CC BY 3.0
- Tochigi Bank Kuroiso Branch & Kuroiso Nishi Branch, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Nasushiobara Police station Kuroiso Ekimae Koban, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Kuroiso-Sta 01, Σ64, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kuroiso Jazz Festival 2009 - panoramio, Ryusuke Seto, CC BY 3.0
- 社会医療法人博愛会 菅間記念病院, Nas quec, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kuroiso High School 01, Abasaa, Public domain
- Nasushiobara Library Miruru 2, Miyuki Meinaka, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kanto Jidosha 204, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Machinaka Exchange Center Kururu, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Takagi Kaikan, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Tochigi prefectural road No.303 on Nasushiobara city, ニンジンシチュー, CC0
- Nasushiobara Library Miruru 1, Miyuki Meinaka, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tochigi prefectural road No.235 on Nasushiobara city, ニンジンシチュー, CC0
- 温泉饅頭の明治屋 - Meiĝija, dolĉejo - Meijiya - panoramio, takeshi yagi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nasushiobara City Bus Kanto Jidosha 124, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- 黒磯駅 - panoramio, くろふね, CC BY 3.0
- 黒磯駅 - panoramio (2), くろふね, CC BY 3.0
- 黒磯駅 - panoramio (1), くろふね, CC BY 3.0
- NasuKogenFromShinkansen, BehBeh, CC BY-SA 3.0
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