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Aso Kujū National Park
is a national park in Kumamoto and Ōita Prefectures, Japan. The park derives its name from Mount Aso, the largest active volcano in Japan, and the Kujū mountains. History Established as Aso National Park in 1934, in 1986 after extension the park was renamed Aso Kujū National Park. Related municipalities * Kumamoto: Aso, Kikuchi, Minamiaso, Minamioguni, Oguni, Ōzu, Takamori, Ubuyama * Ōita: Beppu is a city in Ōita Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. As of March 31, 2017, the city had a population of 122,643Kokonoe, Kusu, Taketa, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyūshū
is the third-largest island of Japan's five main islands and the most southerly of the four largest islands ( i.e. excluding Okinawa). In the past, it has been known as , and . The historical regional name referred to Kyushu and its surrounding islands. Kyushu has a land area of and a population of 14,311,224 in 2018. In the 8th-century Taihō Code reforms, Dazaifu was established as a special administrative term for the region. Geography The island is mountainous, and Japan's most active volcano, Mount Aso at , is on Kyushu. There are many other signs of tectonic activity, including numerous areas of hot springs. The most famous of these are in Beppu, on the east shore, and around Mt. Aso in central Kyushu. The island is separated from Honshu by the Kanmon Straits. Being the nearest island to the Asian continent, historically it is the gateway to Japan. The total area is which makes it the 37th largest island in the world. It's slightly larger than Taiwan island . T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oguni, Kumamoto
is a town in Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 8,735 and a density of 63.76 persons per km². The total area is 137.00 km². Sightseeing *Kitasato Shibasaburō Baron was a Japanese physician and bacteriologist. He is remembered as the co-discoverer of the infectious agent of bubonic plague in Hong Kong during an outbreak in 1894, almost simultaneously with Alexandre Yersin. Kitasato was nominat ... Memorial Museum: Oguni is Kitasato's birthplace. * Tsuetate Onsen (杖立温泉) * Nuruyu Onsen (奴留湯温泉) * Nabegataki Falls (鍋ケ滝) *Sakamoto Zenzo Museum of Art References External links *Oguni official website Towns in Kumamoto Prefecture {{Kumamoto-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parks And Gardens In Kumamoto Prefecture
A park is an area of natural, semi-natural or planted space set aside for human enjoyment and recreation or for the protection of wildlife or natural habitats. Urban parks are green spaces set aside for recreation inside towns and cities. National parks and country parks are green spaces used for recreation in the countryside. State parks and provincial parks are administered by sub-national government states and agencies. Parks may consist of grassy areas, rocks, soil and trees, but may also contain buildings and other artifacts such as monuments, fountains or playground structures. Many parks have fields for playing sports such as baseball and football, and paved areas for games such as basketball. Many parks have trails for walking, biking and other activities. Some parks are built adjacent to bodies of water or watercourses and may comprise a beach or boat dock area. Urban parks often have benches for sitting and may contain picnic tables and barbecue grills. The largest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Parks Of Japan
National may refer to: Common uses * Nation or country ** Nationality – a ''national'' is a person who is subject to a nation, regardless of whether the person has full rights as a citizen Places in the United States * National, Maryland, census-designated place * National, Nevada, ghost town * National, Utah, ghost town * National, West Virginia, unincorporated community Commerce * National (brand), a brand name of electronic goods from Panasonic * National Benzole (or simply known as National), former petrol station chain in the UK, merged with BP * National Car Rental, an American rental car company * National Energy Systems, a former name of Eco Marine Power * National Entertainment Commission, a former name of the Media Rating Council * National Motor Vehicle Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA 1900-1924 * National Supermarkets, a defunct American grocery store chain * National String Instrument Corporation, a guitar company formed to manufacture the first reso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of National Parks Of Japan
and in Japan are places of scenic beauty designated for protection and sustainable usage by the Minister of the Environment under the of 1957. National Parks are designated and in principle managed by the Ministry of the Environment. Quasi-National Parks, of a slightly lesser beauty, size, diversity, or state of preservation, are recommended for ministerial designation and managed by the Prefectures under the supervision of the ministry. History Japan established its first or public parks in 1873 (Asakusa Park, Asukayama Park, Fukagawa Park, Shiba Park, and Ueno Park). In 1911 local citizens petitioned that the shrines and forests of Nikkō be placed under public protection. In 1929 the National Parks Association was formed. In 1931 the first was passed. After much study and survey, in March 1934 the first parks were established — Setonaikai, Unzen and Kirishima — with five more in December and a further four two years later. Three further parks were established un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yufu, Ōita
is a city in Ōita Prefecture, Japan. The modern city of Yufu was established on October 1, 2005, from the merger of the towns of Hasama, Shōnai, and Yufuin (all from Ōita District). , the city has an estimated population of 33,120, and a population density of 104 persons per km². The total area is 319.32 km². Geography Yufu is located in central Ōita Prefecture, surrounded by mountains, such as Yufudake (1,583 m), Shirogatake, and Tokiyama. The Ōita River created an alluvial fan, where farming is done. Part of the city is named as a portion of Aso Kujū National Park. Also, Yufu is known for its many hot springs. Rivers * Ōita River * Yufu River * Iwaki River Lakes * Lake Kinrin * Lake Yamashita Neighboring municipalities * Ōita * Beppu * Usa * Taketa * Kusu * Kujū Climate Yufu has a humid subtropical climate A humid subtropical climate is a zone of climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and cool to mild winters. These climates normally ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taketa, Ōita
is a city located in Ōita Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on March 31, 1954. On April 1, 2005, the towns of Kujū, Naoiri and Ogi (all from Naoiri District) were also merged into Taketa. As of March 31, 2017, the city has an estimated population of 22,661, with 10,393 households and a population density of 47 persons per km². The total area is 477.59 km². Oka Castle is a famous local historic site. Geography Climate Taketa has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa'') with hot summers and cool winters. Precipitation is significant throughout the year, but is somewhat lower in winter. The average annual temperature in Taketa is . The average annual rainfall is with June as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around , and lowest in January, at around . The highest temperature ever recorded in Taketa was on 15 August 2020; the coldest temperature ever recorded was on 10 February 1984. Demograp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kusu, Ōita
is a town located in Kusu District, Ōita Prefecture, Japan. As of March 2017, the town has an estimated population of 15,954. The total area is 286.44 km². Geography Neighbouring municipalities * Ōita Prefecture ** Hita ** Nakatsu ** Usa ** Kokonoe * Kumamoto Prefecture ** Oguni Climate Kusu has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa'') with hot summers and cool winters. Precipitation is significant throughout the year, but is somewhat lower in winter. The average annual temperature in Kusu is . The average annual rainfall is with July as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around , and lowest in January, at around . The highest temperature ever recorded in Kusu was on 18 July 1994; the coldest temperature ever recorded was on 3 February 2012. Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Kusu in 2020 is 14,386 people. Kusu has been conducting censuses since 1920. Transportatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kokonoe, Ōita
is a small town located in Kusu District, Ōita Prefecture, Japan. It promotes its nine onsen, which are occasionally closed due to flooding; it is also the summer headquarters of Labo Camp Kujū, part of the LABO language program. Kokonoe consists mainly of farms, hot springs, and countryside tourist attractions. As of March 2017, the town has an estimated population of 9,804 and the density of 36 persons per km². The total area is 271.37 km². Geography Kokonoe is located within the western part of Oita, with most of the area is covered within the Aso Kujū National Park. Mount Kujū is located here with the Kusu River flowing through Kokonoe. Neighbouring municipalities * Ōita Prefecture ** Taketa ** Yufu ** Kusu * Kumamoto Prefecture ** Oguni ** Minamioguni Transportation Railway * JR Kyushu ** Kyūdai Main Line: Era - Hikiji - Bungo Nakamura - Noya Highways * Ōita Expressway * Japan National Routes ** Route 210 ** Route 387 Relations ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beppu, Ōita
is a city in Ōita Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. As of March 31, 2017, the city had a population of 122,643"Statistics: Population" Beppu City Government website . Accessed 21 April 2017. and a population density of . The total area is . Beppu is famous for its hot springs. Geography Beppu is situated at the west end of Beppu Bay, around the east central prefecture. The north, west, and east of the city are the mountains or highlands with elevations of several hundreds meters above sea level. Most of those mountains are the fourth-period volcanos. Particularly, such mountain as[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ubuyama, Kumamoto
is a village located in Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. It is located on the northeast rim of the Aso caldera. In January 2021, the village had an estimated population of 1,438 and a population density Population density (in agriculture: standing stock or plant density) is a measurement of population per unit land area. It is mostly applied to humans, but sometimes to other living organisms too. It is a key geographical term.Matt RosenberPopu ... of . The total area is . Local attractions include Ubuyama Farm, Ikeyama fountainhead, Higotai Flower Park, Ubuyama Farm Village, hot springs, Ubuyama Campgrounds and several restaurants. Known for its clean water and delicious food, Ubuyama's economy is mainly based on agriculture and tourism. Most restaurants and tourist attractions close early. Education Ubuyama has an elementary school, junior high and a pre-school. There is no high school. In 2009, the number of students attending junior high school was 55. Ubuyama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takamori, Kumamoto
is a town located in Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of October 1, 2016, the town has an estimated population of 6,189 and a density of 35 persons per km². The total area is 174.90 km². Geography Located at the easternmost point of Kumamoto Prefecture, it is located in the caldera of Mount Aso. It touches Ōita prefecture to the northeast and Miyazaki prefecture to the east. The town is divided into four areas, called Takamori, Shikimi, Kusakabe, and Nojiri. The city hall is situated in the Takamori area, where over half of the town population resides. *Mountains: Mount Aso, Nakadake, Nekodake, Takadake, Kishimadake, Eboshidake *Rivers: Shirakawa Climate Takamori has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa'') with hot, humid summers and cool winters. There is significant precipitation throughout the year, especially during June and July. The average annual temperature in Takamori is . The average annual rainfall is with June as the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
