Arao, Kumamoto

Arao (Japanese荒 尾市, - shi) is a Japanese city in Kumamoto Prefecture on the island of Kyūshū.

Geography

Arao is located north of Kumamoto and south of Fukuoka and Kurume.

History

The city Arao was established on April 1, 1942 from the merger of the community Arao (荒 尾 町, machi ) with 4 villages (有 明 村,平 井村,八 幡 村,府 本村) in the district of Tamana.

Attractions

In Arao will find amusement Greenland.

Traffic

  • Street: Kyushu Expressway
  • National roads 208, 389

Adjacent Cities and Towns

  • Kumamoto Prefecture Tamana
  • Nagasu
  • Nankan
  • Omuta
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