Tourist attractions in Kikuchi, Kumamoto
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| Kikuchi (菊池市, Kikuchi-shi) is a city located in Kumamoto Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. The city was founded on August 1, 1958. As of March 31, 2017, the city has an estimated population of 49,455 and a population density of 180 persons per km2. The total area is 276.66 km2 (106.82 sq mi). On March 22, 2005, Kikuchi absorbed the towns of Shichijo and Shisui, and the village of Kyokushi (all from Kikuchi District) to create the new and expanded city of Kikuchi. | ||||||
| population：45,471人 area：276.85km2 | ||||||
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Kikuchi, Kumamoto in Shrine
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| Kikuchi Shrine (菊池神社, Kikuchi Jinja) is a Shinto shrine in Kikuchi, Kumamoto Prefecture, in which Kikuchi Taketoki (菊池武時, 1292 – April 27, 1333), Kikuchi Takeshige (菊池武重, 1307?-1338?) and Kikuchi Takemitsu (菊池武光, c. 1319 – 1373) are enshrined. It is one of the Fifteen Shrines of the Kenmu Restoration. | ||||||
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Kikuchi, Kumamoto in Castle
| 2．Kikuchi Castle | ||||||
| Kikuchi Castle (鞠智城, Kikuchi-jo) was a castle structure in Kikuchi, Kumamoto, Japan. Kikuchi castle has been designated as being of national significance.[1] Now Kikuchi castle park is on site.[2] Kikuchi castle was built by Yamato court. Following the defeat of Yamato Japan in the 663 battle of Hakusukinoe by an alliance of Tang China and the Korean kingdom of Silla, Emperor Tenji ordered the construction of defenses against a possible invasion.[3] | ||||||
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