Asakura, Fukuoka


Asakura is a city located in south central Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, on Kyūshū Island.
The modern city of Asakura was established on March 20, 2006, from the merger of the former town of Asakura, absorbing the city of Amagi, and the town of Haki.
As of January 31, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 57,488 and a population density of 233 persons per km². The total area is 246.73 km².

Geography

Asakura is located about 40 km southeast of Fukuoka and about 20 km northeast of Kurume.

Adjoining municipalities

The imperial court moved to the Tachibana no Hironiwa Palace, where it stayed from May until July 661.

Prefectural senior high schools

Air

The closest airport is Fukuoka Airport.

Rail