Usu Shima
Usu Shima is an island in Saga, Kyushu. Usu Shima is situated nearby to the quarter Yobukocho-Kabeshima, as well as near Yobukocho-Kodomo.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Tashima Shrine and Yobuko Bridge.
Tashima Shrine
Shinto shrine
Photo: Sirousaghi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Tashima Shrine is a shrine situated on Kabe Island in Yobuko Town now, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, Japan. It is located in the area known as Matsurokoku, which is believed to be the first land of the mainland of Wakoku as per Wajinden records.
Yobuko Bridge
Bridge
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Yobuko Bridge is situated 3 km southwest of Usu Shima.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Genkai.
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 10 km south of Usu Shima.
Usu Shima
Latitude
33.56437° or 33° 33′ 52″ northLongitude
129.89663° or 129° 53′ 48″ eastOpen location code
8Q5FHV7W+PMGeoNames ID
8599583
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In Other Languages
“Usu Shima” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “臼島”
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Takashima Island and Cape Miyazaki-bana.
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