Shingū, Japan
新宮町
Shingū is a town of 32,927 people in Fukuoka, Japan, founded in April 1, 1889.
Why visit Shingū
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 26 parks and trails, 40 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fukuoka Institute of Technology, Fukuoka Women's University and Koga Golf Club.
Weather in Shingū
Forecast from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Full forecast
About Shingū
Shingū (新宮町, Shingū-machi; Japanese pronunciation: [ɕiŋ.ɡɯꜜː, -ŋɯꜜː]) is a town located in Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture. As of February 29, 2024, the town had an estimated population of 33,142 in 13664 households, and a population density of 1800 persons per km². The total area of the town is 18.93 km2 (7.31 sq mi), and includes the island Ainoshima.
From the Wikipedia article Shingū, Fukuoka (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Fukuoka Institute of Technology
School · 2.2 km
Higher education institution in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Fukuoka Women's University
School · 5.4 km
University in Fukuoka Japan
Kyushu Sangyo University
School · 5.1 km
Higher education institution in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Museums and landmarks2
Parks, trails and playgrounds26
14 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes40
Sukiya Fukuoka Wajiro Shop
Restaurant · Japanese · 3.7 km
1-21 和白一丁目, 福岡市東区
24/7
28 more on the map.
History
The area of Shingū was part of ancient Chikuzen Province. During the Sengoku period, it was the stronghold of the Tachibana clan, and during the Edo Period, the area was under the control of Fukuoka Domain. After the Meiji restoration, the village of Shingū was established with the creation of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889. It was raised to town status on November 1, 1954.
From the History section of Shingū, Fukuoka on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship9
Shopping19
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries22
Healthcare16
Map of Shingū
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Getting there and nearby towns
Fukuoka Airport (FUK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 km away.
- Fukuoka 13 km south, about 13 min by car
- Umi 18 km southeast, about 18 min by car
- Ōnojō 20 km south, about 20 min by car
- Kasuga 21 km south, about 21 min by car
- Iizuka 25 km east, about 25 min by car
- Chikushino-shi 25 km south, about 25 min by car
- Tachiarai 39 km southeast, about 39 min by car
- Kitakyushu 42 km east, about 42 min by car
- Kurume 45 km south, about 45 min by car
- Shimonoseki 54 km northeast, about 54 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
- Shingu Town Office, Muyo at Japanese Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nishitetsu Shingū Station 2014-01-17, keyaki, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fukuoka Women's University01, Muyo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- そぴあしんぐう, Mwtn, 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
- Wajiro Junior High School Main Gate, Fuwuyuan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wajiro Elementary School Main Gate, Fuwuyuan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wajirogaoka Junior High School Main Gate, Fuwuyuan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fukuoka Nata Elementary School, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fukuoka Wajirohigashi Elementary School, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fukuoka Mitoma Elementary School, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gate of Sainenji Temple in Shingu, Kasuya, Fukuoka, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hondo and bell tower of Sainenji Temple in Shingu, Kasuya, Fukuoka, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shinguhama Post Office 20170304, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hondo of Sainenji Temple in Shingu, Kasuya, Fukuoka, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tate Pine Grove near Shingu Beach, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Minatogawa River from Minatobashi Bridge, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Minatogawa River from Minatobashi Bridge 2, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street view in Shingu, Kasuya, Fukuoka, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Minatogawa River and Fukuoka Prefectural Road No.537, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Minatogawa River and Fukuoka Prefectural Road No.537 2, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oshima Island from Shingu Beach, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shingu Beach at dusk, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shingu Fishing Port from Shingu Beach, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shingu Beach 20170304, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oshima Island from Shingu Beach 2, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- View of Nishitetsu-Shingu Station from west side, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fukuoka Prefectural Road No.537 20170124, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nishitetsu Kaizuka Line near Nishitetsu-Shingu Station, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Minatogawa River and Tate Pine Grove, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shingu Beach 6, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shingu Beach 7, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shingu Beach 4, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shingu Beach 5, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shingu Beach 8, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Minatogawa River and Shingu Fishing Port, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Minatogawa River and Tate Pine Grove 2, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Minatogawa River from Asahibashi Bridge, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fukuoka Institute of Technology 20190127, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
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