Higashiōshima

Higashiōshima is a locality in , . Higashiōshima is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Kurume and Chiriku Hachiman Shrine.

Railway station
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Station is a junction passenger railway station located in the city of , Fukuoka, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu. is situated 3 km east of Higashiōshima.

Shinto shrine
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is a Shinto shrine in the Shirakabe neighborhood of the town of in , . It is one of the shrines claiming to be the ichinomiya of former Hizen Province.

Castle
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Kurume Castle was a castle structure in , . Kurume Castle was built by the ninth son of Mōri Motonari, Kobayakawa Hidekane in 1587. Kurume castle is now only ruins, with some stone walls and water moat. is situated 3½ km northeast of Higashiōshima.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kurume and Kamimine.

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY 2.0.
is a city in , Japan. As of 1 February 2024, the city had an estimated population of 295,367 in 137,140 households, and a population density of 1309 people per km². The total area of the city is 229.96 km2.

Town
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is a town located in Miyaki District, , . As of 30 April 2024, the town had an estimated population of 9806 in 3954 households, and a population density of 770 people per km2. The total area of the town is 12.80 km2. is situated 6 km northwest of Higashiōshima.

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is a town located in Kanzaki District, , . As of 30 April 2024, the town had an estimated population of 16,161 in 6,792 households, and a population density of 370 people per km2. The total area of the town is 43.99 km2.

Higashiōshima

Latitude
33.31479° or 33° 18′ 53″ north
Longitude
130.47197° or 130° 28′ 19″ east
Elevation
5 metres (16 feet)
Open location code
8Q5G8F7C+WQ
Geo­Names ID
9891156
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Higashiōshima” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “東大島”

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