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Takashima

Takashima is an island in , and has about 346 residents. Takashima is situated nearby to the quarter , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Karatsu Castle and Torishima.

Castle
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is a Japanese castle located in , , . It is a hirayamajiro, a castle built on a plain rather than a hill or mountain.

Islet
Photo: そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is an islet.

Museum
Photo: STA3816, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a museum.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Karatsu.

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.5.
is a city located in on the island of , . Its name, formed from the Japanese word roots 唐 kara, and 津 tsu, signifies its historical importance as an ancient trading port between Japan with China and Korea.

Takashima

Latitude
33.48387° or 33° 29′ 2″ north
Longitude
129.99139° or 129° 59′ 29″ east
Population
346
Elevation
43 metres (141 feet)
Open location code
8Q5FFXMR+GH
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1959966188
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­island
Geo­Names ID
1850971
Wiki­data ID
Q11669590
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From German to Japanese—“Takashima” goes by many names.
  • German: “Takashima”
  • Japanese: “高島”

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