Nishi-ku

Nishi-ku occupies 88.21 square kilometers of western Kumamoto City, featuring a combination of residential neighborhoods and commercial districts along its streets.

The ward system implementation in Kumamoto City established Nishi-ku as one of five administrative divisions to enhance municipal governance and local services.

Nishi-ku maintains regular community gatherings at its ward office, where residents participate in traditional Japanese ceremonies and administrative procedures.

The Nishi Ward Office at 2-7-1 Oshima provides essential services including resident registration, tax procedures, and community support from Monday through Friday.

Nishi-ku shares borders with three other city wards plus Tamana city and Gyokuto town, creating a strategic position for regional transportation networks.

Location: Kumamoto

Shares border with: Chūō-ku, Minami-ku, Kita-ku, Tamana, Gyokutō

Website: https://city.kumamoto.jp/nishi

GPS coordinates: 32.77639,130.64750

Latest update: March 11, 2025 03:37