Ō Shima
Ō Shima is a land-tied island in Saga, Kyushu. Ō Shima is situated nearby to the quarter Myokenmachi, as well as near Futago.Places of Interest
Highlights include Nishi-Karatsu Station and Torishima.
Nishi-Karatsu Station
Railway station
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Nishi-Karatsu Station is a junction passenger railway station located in the city of Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by Kyushu Railway Company.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Karatsu and Genkai.
Karatsu
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Karatsu is a city located in Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. 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.
Genkai
Town
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Genkai is a town located in Higashimatsuura District, Saga Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2024, the town had an estimated population of 4,910 in 1918 households, and a population density of 240 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 35.92 km2. Genkai is situated 9 km west of Ō Shima.
Ō Shima
Latitude
33.47637° or 33° 28′ 35″ northLongitude
129.96405° or 129° 57′ 51″ eastElevation
117 metres (384 feet)Open location code
8Q5FFXG7+GJGeoNames ID
1853781
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In Other Languages
“Ō Shima” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “大島”
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