Ushijima Island
Ushijima Island is an islet in Saga, Kyushu. Ushijima Island is situated nearby to the islet Takashima Island, as well as near the cave Nanatsugama.Places of Interest Nearby
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. Tashima Shrine is situated 1 km southwest of Ushijima Island.
Yobuko Bridge
Bridge
Photo: STA3816, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Yobuko Bridge is situated 3 km southwest of Ushijima Island.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Genkai.
Genkai
Town
Photo: Histwr, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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 Ushijima Island.
Ushijima Island
Latitude
33.56451° or 33° 33′ 52″ northLongitude
129.89663° or 129° 53′ 48″ eastOpen location code
8Q5FHV7W+RMOpenStreetMap ID
way 130939053OpenStreetMap feature
natural=coastlineOpenStreetMap feature
place=islet
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In Other Languages
“Ushijima Island” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “うしじま”
- Japanese: “臼島”
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Takashima Island and 加部島簡易郵便局.
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