| Former municipality | |
| Since | March 31, 2005 |
| Currently part of | Maniwa |
| Location | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Chūgoku |
| Prefecture | Okayama |
| District | Maniwa District |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Area | 75.12 km² |
| Population (as of 2003) | |
| Total | 11,424 |
| Density | 152.08/km² |
| Symbols | |
| Tree | Zelkova serrata |
| Flower | Cherry blossom |
| Bird | Japanese Bush-warbler |
Kuse (久世町 Kuse-chō) was a town located in Maniwa District, Okayama, Japan.
On March 31, 2005 Kuse was merged with the town of Hokubō, from Jōbō District, the towns of Katsuyama, Ochiai and Yubara, and the villages of Mikamo, Kawakami, Yatsuka and Chūka, all from Maniwa District, to form the new city of Maniwa.
In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 11,424 and a density of 152.08 persons per km². The total area was 75.12 km².
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