Ōshima

Ōshima is an islet in , . Ōshima is situated nearby to the quarter , as well as near the locality .
  • Type: Islet
  • Description: island in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
  • Also known as: “O Shima” and “Ō-shima”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Notojima Aquarium and Notojima Glass Art Museum.

Public aquarium
Photo: inazakira, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a public aquarium located on the north coast of Notojima in Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture. It is a member of the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and the aquarium is accredited as a Registered Museum by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.

Museum
Photo: 小石川人晃, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is situated 3 km south of Ōshima.

Building
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a building, which is situated 3 km south of Ōshima.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Anamizu.

Town
Photo: Hirorinmasa, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a town located in , , Japan. As of 30 September 2021, the town had an estimated population of 7,782 in 3,653 households, and a population density of 42 persons per km2. is situated 10 km northwest of Ōshima.

Ōshima

Latitude
37.16391° or 37° 9′ 50″ north
Longitude
136.98704° or 136° 59′ 13″ east
Elevation
6 metres (20 feet)
Open location code
8Q9R5X7P+HR
Open­Street­Map ID
way 131146571
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­coastline
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­islet
Geo­Names ID
1853753
Wiki­data ID
Q34795671
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Satellite Map

Discover Ōshima from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Japanese—“Ōshima” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Ō Shima”
  • Japanese: “大島”

Places with the Same Name

Discover other places named “Ōshima”.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Notojima-Magarimachi and カガタ鼻.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include 水越島 and カモメ島.

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