Ōzu, Japan
大津町
Ōzu is a town of 35,187 people in Kumamoto, Japan, founded in April 1, 1889.
Why visit Ōzu
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 27 parks and trails, 29 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Weather in Ōzu
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About Ōzu
Ōzu (大津町, Ōzu-machi) is a town located in Kikuchi District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2024, the town had an estimated population of 36,053 in 16240 households, and a population density of 520 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 99.10 km2 (38.26 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Ōzu, Kumamoto (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Museums and landmarks3
Parks, trails and playgrounds27
15 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes29
Nakano Chikusan
Restaurant · Barbecue · 4.2 km
Tu-Su 11:00-14:00, 17:00-21:00
17 more on the map.
History
The area of Ōzu was part of the ancient Higo Province. During the Edo Period it was part of the holdings of the Kumamoto Domain. After the Meiji restoration, the town of Ōzu was established with the creation of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889.
From the History section of Ōzu, Kumamoto on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping13
Gas and EV charging17
Schools, colleges and libraries28
Healthcare12
Map of Ōzu
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Getting there and nearby towns
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 km away.
- Uekimachi-mōno 17 km west, about 17 min by car
- Kumamoto 19 km southwest, about 19 min by car
- Yamaga 23 km northwest, about 23 min by car
- Uto 29 km southwest, about 29 min by car
- Ōmuta 43 km northwest, about 43 min by car
- Yame 44 km northwest, about 44 min by car
- Miyama 44 km northwest, about 44 min by car
- Shimabara 48 km west, about 48 min by car
- Setakamachi-takayanagi 48 km northwest, about 48 min by car
- Chikugo 51 km northwest, about 51 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
- Route57 Ozu 01 Ja, ja:User:Sanjo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Higo Ōzu sta., Masahiro TAKAGI from Osaka, Japan, CC BY 2.0
- Kumamoto Shoyo High school, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- National Hospital Organization Kikuchi National Hospital, Waka77, Public domain
- Michinoeki Ozu Kumamoto 2009, ja:User:Sanjo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tokai University Aso Kumamoto Rinku Campus, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ozu Roadside Station, KUPS39M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ozukita junior high school, Kumapc391, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kumamoto Shoyo High School 2025, KUPS39M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ohzu junior high school, Kumapc391, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Koushi E school, Motoki-jj, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kikuchi Kyokushi Elementary School, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kikuchi Kyokushi Junior High School, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Otsumuro Elementary School, Kumapc391, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nishihara Kawahara Elementary school, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kikuyo Hospital, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ozu Town Library, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Kumamoto-ken Shinyo Kumiai Ozu Branch, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Ozu Town Office Kumamoto 2009, ja:User:Sanjo, Public domain
- 大津町役場 Ozu town hall - panoramio, OS6, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Platform of Higo-Ozu Station 3, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Platform of Higo-Ozu Station, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- View from platform of Higo-Ozu Station, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aso 20220909110104 (52644680138), inunami, CC BY 2.0
- Aso 20220909110036 (52643698962), inunami, CC BY 2.0
- 肥後大津駅 Higo-Ozu station - panoramio, OS6, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hohi Main Line from Higo-Ozu Station, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aso 20220909110143 (52643698577), inunami, CC BY 2.0
- Platform of Higo-Ozu Station 2, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aso 20220909110149 (52644679613), inunami, CC BY 2.0
- Kumaden 2831, Rsa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aso 20220909105839 (52644649295), inunami, CC BY 2.0
- View in front of south entrance of Higo-Ozu Station, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Higo-Ozu Station 20171002, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 肥後大津駅(阿蘇熊本空港駅), 世界一周路線作成, CC BY-SA 4.0
- JA Kikuchi Ozu Chuo Branch, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Aso 20220909104554 (52643699677), inunami, CC BY 2.0
- Kumamoto Bank Ozu Branch, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Higo Bank Ozu Branch, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Aso 20220909105116 (52644680848), inunami, CC BY 2.0
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