Takamori, Japan
高森町
Takamori is a town of 6,189 people in Kumamoto, Japan, founded in April 1, 1889.
Why visit Takamori
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 11 places to eat, 26 places to stay and 19 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Mount Neko-dake, Mt. Eboshi-dake, Aso Volcano Museum and The Office of Mount Aso Ecomusee.
Weather in Takamori
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About Takamori
Takamori (高森町, Takamori-machi) is a town located in Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2024, the town had an estimated population of 5889 in 2965 households, and a population density of 34 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 175.06 km2 (67.59 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Takamori, Kumamoto (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Takamori on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do19
7 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks10
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes11
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History
The area of Takamori was part of ancient Higo Province, During the Edo Period it was part of the holdings of Kumamoto Domain. After the Meiji restoration, the town of Takamori was established on April 1, 1889 with the creation of the modern municipalities system.
From the History section of Takamori, Kumamoto on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay26
Churches and places of worship8
Shopping2
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Healthcare5
Map of Takamori
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Getting there and nearby towns
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 26 km away.
- Aso 14 km north, about 14 min by car
- Ōzu 25 km west, about 25 min by car
- Mifune 31 km west, about 31 min by car
- Kikuchi 34 km northwest, about 34 min by car
- Kumamoto 41 km west, about 41 min by car
- Uekimachi-mōno 42 km west, about 42 min by car
- Uto 46 km west, about 46 min by car
- Yamaga 46 km northwest, about 46 min by car
- Matsubase 47 km southwest, about 47 min by car
- Uki 49 km southwest, about 49 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
- Takamori town hall, アラツク, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kumamoto Prefectural Takamori High School, Yasu ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- TakamoriSpringTunnelPark, masamic, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JNR C12 241 at Takamori Station, Yasu ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Takamori Station(2024), Usatohu, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nango Valley from Takamori Pass 2009, Sanjo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MtAso from Takamori, Johannes Wilhelm, CC BY 4.0
- Tsukimawari Park Takamori, NY066, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2013 Japan - Takamori Dengaku Hozonaki (11148675595), Arun Katiyar, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2013 Japan - Takamori Dengaku Hozonaki (11148790253), Arun Katiyar, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mt.Aso and caldera01, Miya.m, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aso Volcano Museum, STA3816, Public domain
- Mount Nakadake from East Hill of Kusasenrigahama, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nekodake, masamic, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kusakabeyoshimi, Siwamura, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mount Aso from the bottom (49648244532), Raita Futo from Tokyo, Japan, CC BY 2.0
- Mount Kishima 20120904 - panoramio, YOSHIFUMI OGISO, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mount Eboshi (Mount Aso), Yoshi Canopus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine 001, ageo_akaihana, CC BY 2.0
- Shirakawa Spring 2023, ブルーノ・プラス, CC BY 4.0
- Ryouhei es Minamiaso 2009, ja:User:Sanjo, Public domain
- 高森から中松までのみ (42231097242), Kzaral, CC BY 2.0
- Mt.Nekodake, NY066, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Miharashidai Sta 2018-1-13(3), くまもと急行鉄道, Public domain
- 阿蘇山 - panoramio (1), Mamusi Taka, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 南阿蘇村の田んぼ２ - panoramio, Mamusi Taka, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 阿蘇山を走る汽車 - Panoramio 108442632, Mamusi Taka, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 阿蘇を走るボンネットバス1974 - panoramio, Mamusi Taka, CC BY-SA 3.0
- らくだ岩 - panoramio, Yuji Sakamoto, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shirakawa Yoshimi Shrine, Yasu ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aso Eruption 20211021, Joharumi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Minamiaso Shirakawasuigen Station01, Muyo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS053-E-407112 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-407113 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-347851 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-347852 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Minamiaso Village Hakusui Office, ja:User:Sanjo, Public domain
- Mt Aso from Minamiaso Hisaishi, Sanjo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kamenami Kumano Shrine in Kumamoto, ASAKAWA KOHJI, CC0
- Aso south, kaleido, Public domain
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