Makurajima Island

Makurajima Island is an islet in , . Makurajima Island is situated near the quarter , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights: Shirahama Beach and Tenkaihō.

Seaside resort
Photo: Dyamasan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a seaside resort.

Scenic viewpoint
Photo: At by At, Public domain.
is a scenic viewpoint, which is situated 3½ km east of Makurajima Island.

Military installation
Photo: Akitsumaru, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a military installation, which is situated 4 km north of Makurajima Island.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sasebo and Saza.

Photo: Wikimedia, CC0.
is the second-largest city in on the island of , .

Town
Photo: Atsasebo, CC BY 3.0.
is a town located in , , Japan. is situated 9 km north of Makurajima Island.

Makurajima Island

Latitude
33.14077° or 33° 8′ 27″ north
Longitude
129.65464° or 129° 39′ 17″ east
Elevation
8 metres (26 feet)
Open location code
8Q5F4MR3+8V
Open­Street­Map ID
way 130933801
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­coastline
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­islet
Geo­Names ID
1857713
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Satellite Map

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

“Makurajima Island” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “Makura Jima”
  • Japanese: “まくらじま”
  • Japanese: “枕島”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Tawaragauracho and Kashimaecho.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Ojikase Island and Kurakake Island.

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