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Tsuetate Onsen
A narrow ravine village straddling the Kumamoto–Oita border where steam vents rise between old wooden inns and footbridges. In spring hundreds of carp streamers are strung across the gorge.
45 km · about 50 min drive
Fukuoka, Japan · Asia
Hirokawa sits on the route: 15 minutes from Chikugo, 46km from Nabegataki Falls.
Hirokawa is a town located in Fukuoka, Japan. With a population of 19,969, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Hirokawa sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Hirokawa to your route.
Hirokawa (広川町, Hirokawa-machi) is a town located in Yame District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2024, the town had an estimated population of 19,215 in 8186 households, and a population density of 510 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 37.94 km2 (14.65 sq mi).
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Hirokawa is located in Fukuoka, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 33.2429 latitude, 130.5521 longitude.
Hirokawa has a population of approximately 19,969 people, making it a town in Japan.
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A narrow ravine village straddling the Kumamoto–Oita border where steam vents rise between old wooden inns and footbridges. In spring hundreds of carp streamers are strung across the gorge.
45 km · about 50 min drive
waterfall
A broad, low curtain of water falling from an overhanging ledge, allowing visitors to walk along a path behind the entire span of the fall. A short descent from the car park in northern Kumamoto.
46 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
A hot-spring village in the Aso highlands that banned neon and concrete facades, so wooden inns and stone-walled riverside baths dominate. A single wooden pass grants entry to three open-air baths of your choice.
58 km · about 65 min drive
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