Kimotsuki, Administrative town in Kimotsuki District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
Located in eastern Ōsumi Peninsula, Kimotsuki encompasses mountains of the Kimabe range, borders Shibushi Bay, Uchinoura Bay, and the Pacific Ocean.
The Kimotsuki clan governed this region from the mid-Heian period until the Sengoku period, with archaeological evidence dating back to the Kofun period.
Traditional ceremonies include the Doya Doya Sa celebration in January, staff and sickle dances in March, and the Yabusame Festival featuring archery in October.
The town extends over 308 square kilometers with a population of 13,766 residents, maintaining five elementary schools and four junior high schools.
The Uchinoura Space Center operates within Kimotsuki, leading to space-themed partnerships with other municipalities through the Galaxy Federation alliance.
Location: Kagoshima Prefecture
Location: Kimotsuki district
Inception: July 1, 2005
Website: https://www.kimotsuki-town.jp/
Shares border with: Kanoya, Higashikushira, Kinko, Minamiosumi
Website: https://kimotsuki-town.jp
GPS coordinates: 31.34444,130.94522
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:08
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