Ōzu, Kumamoto

For other uses, see Ozu (disambiguation).

Ōzu 大津町
—  Town  —
Location of Ōzu in Kumamoto
Ōzu
Coordinates: 32°52′N 130°52′E / 32.867°N 130.867°E / 32.867; 130.867Coordinates: 32°52′N 130°52′E / 32.867°N 130.867°E / 32.867; 130.867
Country	Japan
Region	Kyūshū
Prefecture	Kumamoto
District	Kikuchi
Area
– Total	99.09 km2 (38.3 sq mi)
Population (2003)
– Total	28,673
– Density	289.4/km2 (749.4/sq mi)
Time zone	Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website	Town of Ōzu

National Route 57 Ozu Town

Ōzu (大津町, Ōzu-machi^?) is a town located in Kikuchi District, Kumamoto, Japan.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 28,673 and a density of 289.36 persons per km². The total area is 99.09 km².

The town is known for its Azalea (tsutsuji) Festival in the spring. There is a large Honda factory located near Ozu that employs people from around the world. Ozu is also known for its sweet potatoes (karaimo). The town also has one of the oldest homes in Kikuchi District that opens twice a year for tourists, a racing track, and is located on the edge of the caldera that surrounds Mount Aso.

External links

Media related to Ōzu, Kumamoto at Wikimedia Commons

• Ōzu official website (Japanese)