Kōhoku, Saga

Geography

• Mountains: The northern part of the city is gradually mountainous.
• Rivers: Rokkaku River, Ushizu River

  Adjoining Municipalities

• Ogi
• Ōmachi
• Shiroishi
• Taku

  History

• April 1, 1932 - The villages of Oda, Yamaguchi, and Sarushi merge to form the village of Kōhoku.
• April 1, 1952- The village of Kōhoku gains town status.
• September 30, 1956 - Part of the village of Teisen from Ogi District merges with Kōhoku.

  Education

• Kōhoku Junior High School
• Kōhoku Elementary School

  Transportation

Air

• The closest airport is Saga Airport.

  Rail

• Station: Hizen-Yamaguchi
• Lines: Nagasaki Main Line, Sasebo Line
• To Major Cities
• *To Fukuoka, as well as the nearest Shinkansen station:
• **About 45 minutes by the limited express Kamome
• **About 1 hour and 40 minutes by local train, changing at Tosu
• *To Nagasaki: About 1 hour and 10 minutes by limited express, about 2 hours and 10 minutes by local train
• *To Sasebo: About 55 minutes by limited express, about 1 hour and 10 minutes by local train

  Road

• Expressways: None
• National Highway: Route 34, Route 207
• Prefectural Roads: Saga Prefectural Route 35