Umi, Town in Kasuya district, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Located 15 kilometers east-southeast of Fukuoka City, Umi spans an area of 30.21 square kilometers with northern sections developed as residential districts.
The settlement transformed from a village to a town status on October 20, 1920, following its initial establishment as an official municipality in 1889.
Mount Shioji in the southern section of Umi provides hiking opportunities for residents and visitors seeking outdoor recreational activities in the region.
The town connects to major urban centers through the JR Kyushu Kashii Line, enabling regular transportation for its population of approximately 37,000 inhabitants.
Archaeological discoveries in Umi include the Kōshōji Kofun burial mound and Ōno Castle ruins, both designated as National Historic Sites of Japan.
Location: Fukuoka Prefecture
Location: Kasuya district
Inception: April 1, 1889
Website: https://www.town.umi.lg.jp/
Shares border with: Fukuoka, Chikushino, Dazaifu, Iizuka, Onojo, Shime, Sue
Website: https://town.umi.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 33.56753,130.51111
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:50
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