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Kumamoto

Taka Shima

Taka Shima is an island in , . Taka Shima is situated nearby to the quarter , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Yatsushiro Castle and Yatsushiro Municipal Museum.

Park
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is the remains of a castle structure in , , . In 1619, Mugishima Castle collapsed due to a large earthquake then Katō Kiyomasa's son Kato Tadahiro ordered his vassal Katō Masataka to build a new castle. is situated 2½ km southeast of Taka Shima.

Museum
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Shinto shrine
is a Shinto shrine located in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. Its main festival is held annually on August 3. It was founded in 1884, and enshrines the kami of Prince Kaneyoshi. is situated 2½ km southeast of Taka Shima.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Yatsushiro.

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is a city located in , . As of 1 August 2024, the city had an estimated population of 120,389 in 57,953 households, and a population density of 300 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 681.29 km2.

Taka Shima

Latitude
32.52165° or 32° 31′ 18″ north
Longitude
130.57712° or 130° 34′ 38″ east
Elevation
22 metres (72 feet)
Open location code
8Q4GGHCG+MR
Geo­Names ID
11191714
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In Other Languages

“Taka Shima” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “たかしま”
  • Japanese: “タカシマ”
  • Japanese: “高島”

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Localities in the Area

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