Ehime, Japan · Asia
Kuma is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Shinagawa, 22km from Shikoku Karst.
Kuma is a town located in Ehime, Japan. With a population of 7,404, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Kuma 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 Kuma to your route.
Kumakōgen (久万高原町, Kumakōgen-chō) is a town in Kamiukena District, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2023, the town had an estimated population of 6,667 and a population density of about 11.4 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 583.69 square kilometres (225.36 sq mi).
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Kuma is located in Ehime, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 33.6566 latitude, 132.9023 longitude.
Kuma has a population of approximately 7,404 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Essential numbers in Japan
Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
Full driving guide for Japan3 notable places within an hour's drive.
famous road
A limestone plateau road running the Ehime–Kochi border at around 1,400 m, with cattle grazing among white karst outcrops and unbroken ridge views. One of the highest and most open drives in western Japan.
22 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
One of Japan's oldest and most famous hot springs, housed in a striking Victorian-era bathhouse that inspired the bathhouse in Spirited Away.
24 km · about 30 min drive
coastal drive
A 60 km island-hopping expressway across the Seto Inland Sea from Onomichi to Imabari, leaping between six islands on soaring suspension bridges including the world-class Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridge.
51 km · about 60 min drive
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