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Chikubu Island

#1201 among destinations in Japan

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Local name: 竹生島 Area: 34.59 acres (0.0541 mi²)Maximum elevation: 646 ftCoordinates: 35°25'16"N, 136°8'38"E
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ShigaJapan

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Chikubu Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hōgon-ji, Tsukubusuma Shrine.

  • hogon ji nagahama~330 ftNW
    Sacred and religious sites, Temple

    Hōgon-ji, Nagahama

    2 min walk • The Hogon-ji Temple is located on the sacred Chikubu Island in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. It is part of a temple complex on the revered island. It is a Buddhist temple dedicated to the goddess Benzaiten. Also, it is said to have first been built in 724 CE under the order of Emperor Shōmu.

  • tsukubusuma shrine nagahama~150 ftS
    Sacred and religious sites, Temple

    Tsukubusuma Shrine, Nagahama

    1 min walk • Tsukubusuma Shrine is a Shinto shrine on Chikubu Island in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Its main hall is a National Treasure of Japan. The shrine's main festival is held annually on June 15. It is also called Chikubushima Shrine.

Where to next? Visit shiga Shiga region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Japan.

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