Ōshima Strait
The Ōshima Strait is a strait between the islands of Amami Ōshima and Kakeromajima in Japan. It is part of the Amami Guntō National Park. From the western most side to the eastern most side of the strait, the strait measures 17.5 miles long.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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- Type: Strait
- Description: Body of water in Japan
- Also known as: “OShima Kaikyo” and “Ōshima-kaikyō”
- Historically known as: “Porpoise Strait”
Places of Interest
Highlights include 町立油井中学校.
Ōshima Strait
- Category: body of water
- Location: Setouchi, Oshima District, Kagoshima, Kyushu, Japan, East Asia, Asia
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Satellite Map
Discover Ōshima Strait from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Japanese—“Ōshima Strait” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “ŌShima Kaikyō”
- Chinese: “大島海峽”
- Japanese: “大島海峡”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Chinoura and Yui.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Yuikojima Island and Shiba Zaki.
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