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Ōsaki

Kagoshima, Japan · Asia

About Ōsaki

Ōsaki sits on the route: 10 minutes from Kawahigashi, 31km from Ogawa Falls.

Ōsaki is a town located in Kagoshima, Japan. With a population of 13,488, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Ōsaki 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 Ōsaki to your route.

About Ōsaki

The Yokose Kofun (横瀬古墳) is a Kofun period burial mound, located in the town of Ōsaki, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. The tumulus was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1943. It is the second largest tumulus in Kagoshima Prefecture after the Tōjin Ōtsuka Kofun, and is estimated to have been constructed in

Read more the mid-to-late 5th century (middle Kofun period).

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Ōsaki offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Ōsaki located?

Ōsaki is located in Kagoshima, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 31.4250 latitude, 131.0217 longitude.

What is the population of Ōsaki?

Ōsaki has a population of approximately 13,488 people, making it a town in Japan.

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Quick Information

Population
13,488
Continent
Asia
Country
Japan
Region
Kagoshima
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
31.4250, 131.0217

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Japan

Police
110
Ambulance
119
Fire
119
Driving side
left

Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.

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Worth the detour from Ōsaki

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

waterfall

Ogawa Falls

A 46 m fall dropping into an emerald basin enclosed by columnar rock walls in southern Kyushu, reached by a stepped path from a car park above. The water is a striking blue-green in sunlight.

31 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cape Toi

A grassland headland at the southern tip of Miyazaki where the Misaki horses, a small native breed, have roamed wild since the Edo period. A toll road climbs to the cape and its lighthouse.

32 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Udo Jingū

A vermilion shrine built inside a sea cave in the cliffs of the Nichinan coast, reached by a stairway cut along the rock face. Visitors throw clay balls at a rope-marked hollow in the rocks below for luck.

49 km · about 55 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cape Sata

The southernmost point of mainland Japan, a subtropical headland of palms and banyan reached by a winding coastal road, with Japan's oldest Western-style lighthouse offshore on a rock.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Ōsaki

  • 32 kmCape ToiA grassland headland at the southern tip of Miyazaki where the Misaki horses, a small native breed, have roamed wild since the Edo period. A toll road climbs to the cape and its lighthouse.
  • 59 kmCape SataThe southernmost point of mainland Japan, a subtropical headland of palms and banyan reached by a winding coastal road, with Japan's oldest Western-style lighthouse offshore on a rock.

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