Japan Midokoro / Shiga Prefecture / Nagahama / Chikubu Island
Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture · Place of Scenic Beauty
Chikubu Island
- Nearest stationNagahara Station 8.6 km
- DesignationPlace of Scenic Beauty, Historic Site
Chikubu (竹生島, Chikubushima) is a small island in the northern part of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture, in the Kansai region of Japan. It has been known since ancient times for the beauty of its scenery and for its small Shinto shrine and Buddhist temples.
From the Wikipedia article “Chikubu Island” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Chikubu Island. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Nagahara Station, 8.6 km (straight line) |
| Type | Place of Scenic Beauty, Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia 46 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Chikubu Island?
- Nagahara Station. It is 8.6 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Chikubu Island a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Place of Scenic Beauty, Historic Site.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Hōgon-ji Temple: 日:Jnn (CC BY 2.1 jp), Hōgon-ji Treasure Hall: Yanajin33 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Main Shrine, Tsukubusuma-jinja: 日:Jnn (CC BY 2.1 jp), Kara-mon, Hogonji: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Tsukubusuma Shrine: HAL-Guandu (CC BY-SA 4.0), Lakefront Village of Sugaura: Hiyotchi (CC BY-SA 4.0)
