Kurume is a city in southwestern Japan, located in Fukuoka Prefecture in the Kyushu region on the island of Kyushu. It lies south of Fukuoka and north of Kumamoto, with Saga situated to the west.
Location Map of Kurume, Japan
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Where is Kurume Located?
Kurume is a city in southwestern Japan, located in Fukuoka Prefecture in the Kyushu region on the island of Kyushu. It lies south of Fukuoka and north of Kumamoto, with Saga situated to the west.
The city covers an area of 229.96 sq km (88.79 sq mi) and had a population of approximately 305,000 as of the 2020 census.
Kurume is known for its cultural heritage and local industries, with attractions such as Kurume Castle ruins, Ishibashi Cultural Center, Kurume City Art Museum, Suitengu Shrine, Chikugo River, and Kurume Forest Tsutsuji Park.
Kurume, Japan Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Kurume |
| Country | Japan |
| Prefecture | Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Region | Kyūshū (Southwestern Japan) |
| Established | April 1, 1889 |
| Population | Approx. 300,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 229.96 sq km (88.78 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 1,300 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 33.3193° N, 130.5080° E |
| Time Zone | Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9) |
| Postal Codes | 830-xxxx |
| Area Code | +81 942 |
| Major Waterways | Chikugo River |
| Transportation | JR Kyushu Shinkansen (Kurume Station), JR lines, Nishitetsu Line; road networks |
| Famous For | Kurume kasuri textiles, ramen, and cultural heritage |
| Top Attractions | Kurume Castle Ruins, Ishibashi Cultural Center, Suitengu Shrine, Chikugo River parks |
| Official Website | https://www.city.kurume.fukuoka.jp |
Distance from Kurume to Major Cities in Japan
- Kurume to Fukuoka – 40 km (25 miles)
- Kurume to Kitakyushu – 100 km (62 miles)
- Kurume to Kumamoto – 90 km (56 miles)
- Kurume to Nagasaki – 140 km (87 miles)
- Kurume to Oita – 150 km (93 miles)
- Kurume to Kagoshima – 250 km (155 miles)
- Kurume to Hiroshima – 300 km (186 miles)
- Kurume to Okayama – 470 km (292 miles)
- Kurume to Kobe – 560 km (348 miles)
- Kurume to Osaka – 580 km (360 miles)
- Kurume to Kyoto – 620 km (385 miles)
- Kurume to Nagoya – 820 km (510 miles)
- Kurume to Shizuoka – 970 km (603 miles)
- Kurume to Tokyo – 1,100 km (684 miles)
- Kurume to Yokohama – 1,120 km (696 miles)
- Kurume to Niigata – 1,200 km (746 miles)
- Kurume to Nagano – 1,050 km (652 miles)
- Kurume to Sendai – 1,300 km (808 miles)
- Kurume to Sapporo – 1,700 km (1,056 miles)
- Kurume to Aomori – 1,600 km (994 miles)
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