Chikushino, Fukuoka

Chikushino 筑紫野市
City
Panoramic view of downtown Futsukaichi area
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Location of Chikushino in Fukuoka Prefecture
Chikushino Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°30′N 130°31′E / 33.500°N 130.517°ECoordinates: 33°30′N 130°31′E / 33.500°N 130.517°E
Country	Japan
Region	Kyushu
Prefecture	Fukuoka Prefecture
Government
• Mayor	Shirō Hirabaru
Area
• Total	87.78 km^2 (33.89 sq mi)
Population (September 30, 2016)
• Total	103,076
• Density	1,174.92/km^2 (3,043.0/sq mi)
Symbols
• Tree	Camellia
• Flower	Scarlet Sage
Time zone	Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address	Nishi Itchōme 1-1, Hatsukaichi, Chikushino-shi, Fukuoka-ken 818-8686
Website	www.city.chikushino.fukuoka.jp

A view of Chikushino City office

Chikushino (筑紫野市 Chikushino-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Bordering on Dazaifu, Onojo, Nakagawa, Saga Prefecture, Ogori, Yasu, and Chikuho, Fukuoka, Chikushino is essentially a southern suburb of Fukuoka City. The city was founded on April 1, 1972.

As of September 30, 2016, the city has an estimated population of 103,076 and a population density of 1,174.92 persons per km². The total area is 87.73 km².

The Tenjin Ōmuta Line runs through Chikushino at Nishitetsu Futsukaichi Station, Murasaki Station (opened 2010), Asakuragaidō Station, Sakuradai Station and Chikushi. It also has three stations on the Kagoshima Main Line, and the southern terminus of the Chikuho Main Line is at Haruda Station.

Junior High Schools

• Chikushino
• Chikuzan
• South Chikushino
• Futukaichi
• Tenpai

High Schools

• Chikushi
• Musashidai
• Kyūshū Sangyō
• Jōyō

Sightseeing

• Futsukaichi Onsen
• Mt. Houman and Tenpaizan
• Tatsuiwa campsite

Major Shops

• Youme town
• Beressa
• Aeon mall

External links

• Chikushino travel guide from Wikivoyage
• Chikushino City official website (Japanese)