Tonoshiro
Tonoshiro is a quarter in Ishigaki, Yaeyama Islands, Okinawa. Tonoshiro is situated nearby to the quarter Nagura, as well as near Hirae.Photo: Yasu, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Type: Quarter
- Description: human settlement in Japan
- Also known as: “Tonogusuku”, “Tunugusuku”, and “字登野城”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Ishigaki Yaima Village and Ishigakijima Astronomical Observatory.
Ishigaki Yaima Village
Museum
Photo: Yobito KAYANUMA, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Ishigaki Yaima Village is a museum, which is situated 3 km northwest of Tonoshiro.
Ishigakijima Astronomical Observatory
Observatory
Photo: Paipateroma, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Ishigakijima Astronomical Observatory is situated 4 km southwest of Tonoshiro.
Ishigaki Island Stalactite Cave
Cave
Photo: 663highland, CC BY 2.5.
Ishigaki Island Stalactite Cave is situated 3½ km southwest of Tonoshiro.
Tonoshiro
- Categories: ōaza and locality
- Location: Ishigaki, Yaeyama Islands, Okinawa, Japan, East Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
24.39023° or 24° 23′ 25″ northLongitude
124.17255° or 124° 10′ 21″ eastElevation
23 metres (75 feet)Open location code
7QP695RF+32OpenStreetMap ID
node 8298945208OpenStreetMap feature
place=quarter
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Portuguese—“Tonoshiro” goes by many names.
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include 渡り鳥観察所 and Waterfowl viewpoint.
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