Mukaishima

Mukaishima is the northernmost island in the Geiyo Islands chain accommodating Nishiseto Expressway connecting and islands. Its coasts are washed by . The island's highest peak is Takamiyama 283.2 m high.
  • Island
  • …has about 21,900 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of around 100 metres (320 feet)
  • Description: island in Hiroshima, Japan
  • Also known as
    “Mukai”
    “Mukai Sima”
    “Mukaishima Island, Hiroshima”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Onomichi City Museum of Art and Mount Takami.
is situated 3 km north of Mukaishima.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Onomichi.
has been called "Japan's hometown", a quiet…
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Latitude
34.38333° or 34° 23′ north
Longitude
133.2° or 133° 12′ east
Open location code
8Q6M95MX+8X
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Bengali to Korean—“Mukaishima” goes by many names.
মুকাইশিমাBengali
মুকাইশিমা দ্বীপ, হিরোশিমাBengali
Mukai ShimaCebuano
向島(廣島縣)Chinese
MukaishimaDutch
向島Japanese
무카이섬Korean

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Tomihama and Kaneyoshi.
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Hiroshima: Highlights

Learn more about Hiroshima and Fukuyama.