Yamaga
Yamaga, a town in northern Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, is known for its hot springs, the Yamaga Lantern Festival, and as the leading chestnut-producing area in western Japan. UNESCO World Heritage sites lie within reach in the wider region, and mountains are close by.
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- Population49,082
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.8 km1.8 mi
Nearest airports
Yamaga: quick answers
Where is Yamaga?
Yamaga is in Yamaga City, Japan, about 24 km15 miles in a straight line from Kumamoto.
How do you get to Yamaga?
The nearest airport is Kumamoto (KMJ), about 47 min away by road. The nearest train station is 御代志, about 32 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Yamaga?
The warmest month is August, averaging 26°C79°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 5°C41°F. The wettest month is June, with about 419 mm16.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Yamaga?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 museums, 2 restaurants and 6 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Yamaga?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Yanagawa, Kurume and Hita. Yamaga is listed among the day trips from Fukuoka.