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Shiromoto

Kagoshima, Japan · Asia

About Shiromoto

Shiromoto is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Ibusuki, 6km from Ogawa Falls.

Shiromoto is a town located in Kagoshima, Japan. With a population of 6,944, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Shiromoto 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 Shiromoto to your route.

About Shiromoto

Kinkō (錦江町, Kinkō-chō) is a town located in Kimotsuki District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2024, the town had an estimated population of 6,276 in 3490 households, and a population density of 38 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 163.19 km2 (63.01 sq mi).

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Shiromoto 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 Shiromoto located?

Shiromoto is located in Kagoshima, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 31.2408 latitude, 130.7885 longitude.

What is the population of Shiromoto?

Shiromoto has a population of approximately 6,944 people, making it a town in Japan.

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Quick Information

Population
6,944
Continent
Asia
Country
Japan
Region
Kagoshima
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
31.2408, 130.7885

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 Shiromoto

3 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.

6 km · about 10 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.

30 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.

55 km · about 65 min drive

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  • 30 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.
  • 55 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.

Nearby Destinations

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Minamikyushu

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34 km awayPop. 33,080

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