Kushima

Kushima is a coastal city along the Pacific shore of Kyushu island, with sandy beaches and farmland spread across its territory. The town stretches along the southeastern coast and forms part of the region's distinctive landscape.

During the Edo period, the town served as a strategic hub in the Satsuma Domain, supporting maritime trade with surrounding regions. This coastal trading heritage shaped how the settlement developed.

The town hosts seasonal gatherings at local shrines where people celebrate with traditional dances and rituals that mark the turning of the year.

The city is well-served by regular train and bus routes connecting to Miyazaki and other areas. A nearby regional airport links to major cities across Japan.

Local fishermen use traditional techniques to bring in their daily catch from the Pacific, which appears at morning markets around town. This fishing practice has long sustained the community's economy.

Location: Miyazaki Prefecture

Inception: November 3, 1954

Reference: 452076

Shares border with: Shibushi, Nichinan, Miyakonojo

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

GPS coordinates: 31.46450,131.22839

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:44