Chikugo

Chikugo is a city in Fukuoka Prefecture located on the Chikugo Plain, a region where farmland dominates the landscape and rural character defines the surroundings. The city itself contains residential neighborhoods, agricultural areas, and modest commercial streets that form its core.

The area was part of ancient Chikugo Province and served as an administrative region during Japan's early political organization. It remained under Fukuoka Domain's control during the Edo Period, shaping the region's governance for centuries.

Agriculture shapes daily life here, with farming families maintaining ties to the land that have defined the region for centuries. Local markets and shops reflect this connection to nature and the rhythms of seasonal work.

The city is accessible by train from Fukuoka City in around 45 minutes, making it easy to visit from the larger urban area. Connections to the Kyushu Shinkansen network are available for those planning to travel further through the region.

Sekijinsan Kofun, a large burial mound nearby, is designated a National Historic Site and reveals the area's importance in Japan's ancient past. Visitors can see traces of an advanced civilization that flourished here long before the present city formed.

Location: Fukuoka Prefecture

Inception: April 1, 1954

Reference: 402117

Shares border with: Kurume, Yanagawa, Yame, Miyama, Oki, Hirokawa

Website: https://city.chikugo.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 33.21222,130.50208

Latest update: December 12, 2025 21:38