(Redirected from Kohoku, Saga)
is a
town located in
Kishima District,
Saga Prefecture,
Japan. It is known as a crossroads for
railways and
national highways, and as such has dubbed itself "the navel of
Saga".
Geography
★ Mountains: The northern part of the city is gradually mountainous.
★ Rivers:
Rokkaku River,
Ushizu River
Adjoining Municipalities
★
Taku,
Ōmachi,
Shiroishi,
Ogi
History
★
April 1,
1932 - The villages of Oda (小田村), Yamaguchi (山口村), and Sarushi (佐留志村) merge to form the village of Kōhoku.
★
April 1,
1952 - The village of Kōhoku gains town status.
★
September 30th,
1956 - Part of the village of Teisen (砥川村) from
Ogi District merges with Kōhoku.
Education
★ Kōhoku Junior High School (江北町立江北中学校)
★ Kōhoku Elementary School (江北町立江北小学校)
Transportation
Air
★ The closest airport is
Saga Airport.
Rail
★ Station(s):
Hizen-Yamaguchi
★ Lines:
Nagasaki Main Line,
Sasebo Line
★ To Major Cities
★
★ To
Fukuoka, as well as the nearest
Shinkansen station:
★
★
★ About 45 minutes by the limited express
Kamome
★
★
★ About 1 hour and 40 minutes by local train, changing at
Tosu
★
★ To
Nagasaki: About 1 hour and 10 minutes by limited express, about 2 hours and 10 minutes by local train
★
★ To
Sasebo: About 55 minutes by limited express, about 1 hour and 10 minutes by local train
Road
★ Expressway: None
★
National Highway:
Route 34,
Route 207
★
Prefectural Roads: Saga Prefectural Route 35
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