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Tamashima

Tamashima is a locality in , . Tamashima is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the quarter .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Taniguchi Kofun and Suwa Shrine.

Archaeological site
The is a Kofun period burial mound, located in the Hamatama neighborhood of the city of , . The tumulus was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1941.

Photo: Hamasaki gion higashi, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Archaeological site
The is a Kofun period burial mound, located in the Hamatama neighborhood of the city of , . The tumulus was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1951. is situated 3 km west of Tamashima.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Karatsu.

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is a city located in on the island of , . 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.

Tamashima

Latitude
33.44104° or 33° 26′ 28″ north
Longitude
130.06319° or 130° 3′ 48″ east
Elevation
22 metres (72 feet)
Open location code
8Q5GC3R7+C7
Geo­Names ID
1898228
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Satellite Map

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

“Tamashima” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “玉島”

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Localities in the Area

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Highlights include Jō Yama and Hamasaki Station.

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