Ureshinomachi-shimojuku, Japan
嬉野市
Ureshinomachi-shimojuku is a town of 25,848 people in Saga, Japan, founded in January 1, 2006.
Why visit Ureshinomachi-shimojuku
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 32 parks and trails, 35 places to eat, 23 places to stay and 17 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Mt. Iimori, Mt. Jinroku, 佐賀県立宇宙科学館 and Mifuneyama Rakuen.
Weather in Ureshinomachi-shimojuku
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About Ureshinomachi-shimojuku
Ureshino (嬉野市, Ureshino-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [ɯ̈̀.ɾé̞.ɕí.nó̞(.ɕì)]) is a city located in the western part of Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. As of 31 May 2024, the city had an estimated population of 24,529 in 10075 households, and a population density of 190 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 126.41 km2 (48.81 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Ureshino, Saga (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Ureshinomachi-shimojuku on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do17
5 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks18
Mifuneyama Rakuen
Monument and historic site · 7.7 km
Mo-Su 08:00-17:00
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Parks, trails and playgrounds32
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20 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes35
23 more on the map.
History
The area of Ureshino was part of ancient Hizen Province. During the Edo Period, it was part of the holdings of Saga Domain. Following the Meiji restoration, the villages of Gochōda, Higashiureshino, Kuma, Nishiureshino, Shiota and Yoshida were established on April 1,1 889 with the creation of the modern municipalities system. Shiota was elevated to town status on October 5, 1918. Nishiureshino was elevated to town status on April 1, 1929, and renamed Ureshino. The town of Ureshino annexed Higashiureshino on April 1, 1933, and Yoshida on April 1, 1955, whereas Shiota annexed Gochōda and Kuma on September 1, 1956. The city of Ureshino was formed on January 1, 2006, by the merger of the towns of Ureshino, and Shiota (both from Fujitsu District).
From the History section of Ureshino, Saga on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay23
Churches and places of worship18
Shopping14
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries39
Healthcare23
Map of Ureshinomachi-shimojuku
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Getting there and nearby towns
Omura Air Base (OMJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 km away.
- Sasebo 27 km west, about 27 min by car
- Isahaya 31 km south, about 31 min by car
- Ōkawa 36 km east, about 36 min by car
- Karatsu 37 km north, about 37 min by car
- Yanagawa 37 km east, about 37 min by car
- Ōmuta 43 km east, about 43 min by car
- Setakamachi-takayanagi 43 km east, about 43 min by car
- Chikugo 47 km east, about 47 min by car
- Miyama 46 km east, about 46 min by car
- Kurume 53 km northeast, about 53 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
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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
- Shiota-tsu, Saga, Japan, Mixtures, CC BY 3.0
- Ureshino High School, Nagasakifan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tea Tree, STA3816, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Takeo cl 00, Asacyan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Takeo keirinjou entrance, 暇・カキコ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ureshino National Hospital, Waka77, CC0
- Mt.Kokuzou, Antake, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MG 7706 轟の滝, Hitoshi Salamoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Haiden of Takeo Shrine, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Azalea Valley in Mifuneyama Garden and Mount Mifuneyama 3, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mount Tosen from Minami, Gochoda, Peka, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kashima City Able, Peka, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shiota Library and Museum of History and Folklore, Peka, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Asahigaoka Park south, Pekachu, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Otsuboyama Kogoishi first water gate from front, Pekachu, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 鹿島城赤門, ハポニアラ, CC BY 4.0
- 佐賀県立宇宙科学館, ハポニアラ, CC BY 4.0
- Saga Kashima Castle Otemom Gate, Pekachu, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ureshino National Hospital 20190927, Waka77, Public domain
- Ureshino special needs education school 2, Mixtures, CC BY 4.0
- メルヘン村 2017 (37845976874), yuki5287 from Fukuoka city, Japan, CC BY 2.0
- Saga Kashima Elementary School, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ureshino Shiota Junior High School 20230610 01, Peka, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mount Tosen and Torigoe Hatten Shrine torii, Peka, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ureshino Yoshida Elementary School, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ureshino Yoshida Junior High School, hyolee2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Otsuboyama Kogoishi first water gate from side, Pekachu, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Playground in Ureshino Miyuki Park, Peka, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ureshino Fire Station, Peka, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Amakusa Porcelain Stones in a porcelain clay factory in Ureshino 02, Peka, CC BY-SA 4.0
- JR Kyushu Shinkansen N700S-8000 Kamome Ureshino-Onsen Station 2022-09-23, Jf-hitoshi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- JR Kyushu Shinkansen N700S-8000 Kamome side detail Ureshino-Onsen Station 2022-09-23 1, Jf-hitoshi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- JR Kyushu Shinkansen N700S-8000 Kamome side detail Ureshino-Onsen Station 2022-09-23 2, Jf-hitoshi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ureshino-Onsen Station Platform 01, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Amakusa Porcelain Stones in a porcelain clay factory in Ureshino 01, Peka, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 新幹線嬉野温泉駅, Hitoshi Sakamoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- うれしの温泉駅, Jf-hitoshi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ureshino Inspector Koban, Peka, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS065-E-483651 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-483647 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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