Kirishima (霧島町, Kirishima-chō) was a town located in Aira District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.
As of July 1, 2005 (prior to the merger), the town had a population of 5,795 and the density of 70.21 people/km2.
On November 7, 2005, Kirishima absorbed with the old city of Kokubu, and the towns of Fukuyama, Hayato, Makizono, Mizobe and Yokogawa (all from Aira District), to create the city of Kirishima.
Takachiho, bringing the three celestial gifts that signified the divinity of the emperor.
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