Shisojima Island
Shisojima Island is an islet in Japan. Shisojima Island is situated nearby to Cape Bansho lighthouse, as well as near the scenic viewpoint 第3展望台.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Minakata Kumagusu Museum and Shirarahama beach.
Minakata Kumagusu Museum
Museum
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Minakata Kumagusu Museum is situated 1 km east of Shisojima Island.
Sandanbeki
Cliff
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Sandanbeki is a cliff, which is situated 3 km south of Shisojima Island.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Shirahama and Tanabe.
Shirahama
Tanabe
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Tanabe is a city in Wakayama Prefecture. This article covers the main beachside city; the distant mountain district of Hongu is treated in a separate article.
Minabe
Town
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Minabe is a small town located in Hidaka District, Wakayama Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan. As of 30 November 2021, the town had an estimated population of 12,137 in 4725 households and a population density of 100 persons per km2. Minabe is situated 9 km north of Shisojima Island.
Shisojima Island
Latitude
33.6925° or 33° 41′ 33″ northLongitude
135.32653° or 135° 19′ 36″ eastOpen location code
8Q5QM8RG+XJOpenStreetMap ID
way 131093728OpenStreetMap feature
natural=coastlineOpenStreetMap feature
place=islet
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Shisojima Island” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “Shiso Jima”
- Japanese: “しそうじま”
- Japanese: “四双島”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Cape Bansho lighthouse and 第3展望台.
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