Country Japan Area 48.51 km² Local time Thursday 7:04 PM Region Kyushu | Prefecture Fukuoka Prefecture Population 30,781 (2003) District Onga District, Fukuoka | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Website www.town.okagaki.fukuoka.jp Weather 11°C, Wind NW at 11 km/h, 60% Humidity | ||
Okagaki (岡垣町, Okagaki-machi) is a town located in Onga District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
Map of Okagaki, Onga District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 30,781 and a density of 634.53 persons per km². The total area is 48.51 km².
The town is known within the region for its production of the loquat fruit. Its town mascots are two loquat characters named Biwarin and Biwasuke.
Notable sights in the town include Budo No Ki, a venue featuring several restaurants and popular for weddings, as well as the Ashiya cycling road on Hatsu beach. A popular, well-established sushi restaurant called Sushi Yatai operates from a refurbished train car located along the main beach area.
References
Okagaki, Fukuoka Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA