Higashi-ku, Fukuoka


Higashi-ku is one of the seven wards of Fukuoka in Japan. As of 1 March 2012, it has a population of 296,576, with 136,133 households and an area of 66.68 km2. Its name literally means "east ward".
Kashii is in this ward. It is south of neighbouring Shingū, Fukuoka. The Shikanoshima Island is connected to Umi no Nakamichi by a bridge.
The annual Fukuoka International Cross Country meeting takes place in this ward.

Places within Higashi-ku

Colleges and universities

The ward has a North Korean school, Fukuoka Korean Elementary School.

Parks

There are approximately 400 public parks in Higashi-ku. One of these is Maidashi ryokuchi in Maidashi district. Set in Fukuoka's greenbelt, the park was built on land formerly occupied by the Nishitetsu Miyajidake Line, which was sold to the city in 1980.

Facilities

Commerce