Biwajima Island

Biwajima Island is an islet in , . Biwajima Island is situated near the islet , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Sangojima Island and Ōfunato Fish Market.

Islet
Sangojima in an uninhabited islet located in the… is situated 1¼ km southwest of Biwajima Island.

Bus stop
Photo: Yasu, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a bus stop, which is situated 1¼ km west of Biwajima Island.

Bus stop
Photo: Yasu, CC BY-SA 3.0.
was a JR East railway station located in Ōfunato, , . is situated 1½ km southwest of Biwajima Island.

Biwajima Island

Latitude
39.04768° or 39° 2′ 52″ north
Longitude
141.73396° or 141° 44′ 2″ east
Open location code
8RF32PXM+3H
Open­Street­Map ID
way 131244400
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­coastline
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­islet
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Biwajima Island” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “Biwa Jima”
  • Japanese: “びわじま”
  • Japanese: “琵琶島”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: 水鶏島 and Maejima Island.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: 魚市場 and 丸清食品.

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