Kikuyō, Kumamoto

Kikuyō (菊陽町) is a town located in Kikuchi District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.

As of April 30, 2024, the town has an estimated population of 43,838 and a density of 1,200 persons per km2. The total area is 37.46 km2.

Kikuyō borders the city of Kumamoto on the north-east side and is centered on Highway 57 and the Aso-bound train line. The town is growing, due to the presence of a Tokyo Electric plant and the current construction of a new Fujifilm plant on highway 57.

Kikuyō is known for its Kikuyō carrots.

Kikuyō has two junior high schools, six elementary schools, and eight public preschools. Most senior high school students attend public schools in the cities of Kumamoto or Ōzu.

Railway
JR Kyushu - Hōhi Main Line
 * Haramizu - Sanrigi

Notable people from Kikuyō

 * Masanobu Komaki, football player
 * Takashi Sawada, football player
 * Daisuke Yano, football player