Uma Shima
Uma Shima is an island in Fukuoka, Kyushu. Uma Shima is situated nearby to the locality Hikoshima-takenokojimachō, as well as near Watase.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Island
- Also known as: “Ko-mutsure”, “Ko-mutsure-shima”, “Ko-Muture Sima”, “Uma Sima”, “Uma-jima”, and “Uma-shima”
- Historically known as: “U-ma Sima”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Rokuren Lighthouse.
Rokuren Lighthouse
Lighthouse
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Mutsurejima Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the island of Mutsurejima, which is administered by Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, Japan.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Wakamatsu-ku and Shimonoseki.
Wakamatsu-ku
Suburb
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Wakamatsu-ku is a ward of Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka, Japan. It has an area of 67.86 km2 and a population of about 88,594. Wakamatsu-ku is situated 8 km southwest of Uma Shima.
Shimonoseki
Shimonoseki is a city in Yamaguchi prefecture and the westernmost municipality on Honshu. The city has been at the center of Japanese history for centuries, but it's best known to culinary daredevils as the home of fugu, a pufferfish as cute looking as it is potentially lethal.
Karato
Quarter
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Karato is the downtown area of the city of Shimonoseki, Japan. Located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, it is known for its fish market. Karato is situated 8 km east of Uma Shima.
Uma Shima
Latitude
33.96758° or 33° 58′ 3″ northLongitude
130.85415° or 130° 51′ 15″ eastElevation
3 metres (10 feet)Open location code
8Q5GXV93+2MGeoNames ID
1849322
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Uma Shima” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “小六連”
- Japanese: “馬島”
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Hikoshima-takenokojimachō and Watase.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Hanare-shima and Kanezaki Jima.
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