Minamata
Japan · KumamotoJP
City in Kyūshū, Japan
Minamata is a city located in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. It is on the west coast of Kyūshū and faces Amakusa islands. Minamata was established as a village in 1889, re-designated as a town in 1912 and grew into a city in 1949. As of March 2017, the city has an estimated population of 25,310 and a population density of 160 persons per km2. The total area is 162.88 km2.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 26,978
- Coordinates
- 32.217, 130.400
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
Overview of Minamata
Minamata is a small town in Kumamoto, Japan. With 26,978 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. The activity mix leans towards culture.
Things to do in Minamata
Culture in Minamata
(1)On the culture side, Minamata offers Museums. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Minamata. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Minamata
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Kumamoto first, then drive or cycle into Minamata. The local time zone is Asia/Tokyo.
Similar destinations
Places near Minamata that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Minamata known for?
- Minamata is mainly a destination for culture, set in Kumamoto, Japan with around 26,978 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Minamata?
- You can plan around Museums in Minamata. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Minamata?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
- Where is Minamata located?
- Administratively, Minamata sits in Kumamoto, Japan — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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