Kenkō is a crater on Mercury.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. Kenko is named for the Japanese author Yoshida Kenkō, who lived from 1283 to 1352.[2]
 MESSENGER NAC image of Kenkō | |
| Feature type | Impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Discovery quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 21°21′S 16°10′W / 21.35°S 16.16°W |
| Diameter | 105 km (65 mi) |
| Eponym | Yoshida Kenkō |
Balagtas crater is to the east of Kenkō, Mahler is to the west, and Hitomaro is to the north.
