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Ōkunoshima

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Local name: 大久野島 Area: 172.97 acres (0.2703 mi²)Coordinates: 34°18'27"N, 132°59'31"E
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Nearby attractions include: Ōyamazumi Shrine, Tatara Bridge, Chūshi Powerline Crossing, Takehara.

  • oyamazumi shrine omishima island4.2 miS
    Sacred and religious sites, Temple

    Ōyamazumi Shrine, Ōmishima Island

    107 min walk • Ōyamazumi Shrine is located on the island of Ōmishima in the Seto Inland Sea. The shrine is dedicated to the gods who protect sailors and soldiers. Because of this, many daimyō and other military leaders have made offerings at the shrine in hopes of military success, or in thanks for victory in battle.

  • tatara bridge setonaikai national park5.3 miSE
    Bridge

    Tatara Bridge, Setonaikai National Park

    136 min walk • The Tatara Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge that is part of the Nishiseto Expressway, commonly known as the Shimanami Kaidō しまなみ海道. The bridge has a center span of 890 metres. As of 2010 it has the fourth longest main span of any cable-stayed bridge after the Sutong Bridge.

  • chushi powerline crossing1.8 miN
    Tower

    Chūshi Powerline Crossing

    46 min walk • The Chūshi Powerline Crossing is a part of the Chūshi mainline, a 220 kV powerline in Japan. It has two circuits running over the Inland Sea from Takehara. It was built in 1962 and consists of two towers, each 226 metres tall, one situated in Takehara, Honshū at 34°19′55.8″N...

  • takehara5.4 miNW
    City

    Takehara

    137 min walk • One of the main attractions in Takehara is the preserved district of white-walled storehouses and merchant homes, known as the Takehara Preservation District. Strolling through these streets feels like stepping back in time, with the traditional architecture...

  • osakikamijima setonaikai national park7.1 miSW
    Town

    Ōsakikamijima

    181 min walk • One of the town's main attractions is its stunning coastline, which is dotted with pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters. Visitors can relax on the sandy shores, take a leisurely swim, or simply admire the breathtaking ocean views.

  • ikuchi jima location map
    5.6 miE
    Island

    Ikuchi-jima

    143 min walk • Ikuchi-jima is one of the Geiyo Islands in the Seto Inland Sea, belonging to Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan. Ikuchi-jima is administered as part of Onomichi city. The bridges connecting Ikuchi-jima to the mainland via Innoshima and to Shikoku via Ōmishima Island. The island's highest peak is Mount Kanno at 472.3 m.

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