| Itsuki | |||||
| Native Name Lang: | ja | ||||
| Settlement Type: | Village | ||||
| Seal Type: | Emblem | ||||
| Pushpin Map: | Japan | ||||
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Japan | ||||
| Coordinates: | 32.3976°N 130.8282°W | ||||
| Subdivision Type: | Country | ||||
| Subdivision Name: | Japan | ||||
| Subdivision Type1: | Region | ||||
| Subdivision Name1: | Kyushu | ||||
| Subdivision Type2: | Prefecture | ||||
| Subdivision Name2: | Kumamoto Prefecture | ||||
| Subdivision Type3: | District | ||||
| Subdivision Name3: | Kuma | ||||
| Extinct Title: | Now part of | ||||
| Leader Title: | Mayor | ||||
| Leader Title1: | Vice Mayor | ||||
| Unit Pref: | Metric | ||||
| Area Total Km2: | 252.94 | ||||
| Population Total: | 939 | ||||
| Population As Of: | April 30, 2024 | ||||
| Population Density Km2: | auto | ||||
| Timezone1: | JST | ||||
| Utc Offset1: | +09:00 | ||||
| Blank Name Sec1: | City hall address | ||||
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is a village located in Kuma District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.
In April 30, 2024 the village had an estimated population of 939[1] and a density of 3.7 persons per km2. The total area is 252.94 km2.
The village is located in the southeast of Kumamoto and the north of the regional center Hitoyoshi. It is very mountainous and most villagers live in narrow valleys eroded by Kawabe River and others.
The name of Itsuki is well known for an indigenous folksong Itsuki no Komoriuta, or Lullaby of Itsuki.
The plan for constructing Kawabe River Dam was accepted by the village after a long dispute among villagers and environmentalists.
This project has been put on hold by the Japanese government until further notice. Most buildings and houses in the village have been dismantled or demolished and rebuilt on higher ground.