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Hashima Island (Gunkanjima)
A haunting abandoned coal mining island off Nagasaki that resembles a battleship, now a UNESCO World Heritage site and tourist attraction.
47 km · about 55 min drive
Kumamoto, Japan · Asia
Amakusa sits on the route: 20 minutes from Tomioka, 47km from Hashima Island (Gunkanjima).
Amakusa is a town located in Kumamoto, Japan. With a population of 83,082, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Amakusa sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Amakusa to your route.
Amakusa (天草; Japanese pronunciation: [a.maꜜ.kɯ̥.sa]) is a series of islands off the west coast of Kyushu, the southernmost of the four main islands of Japan.
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Amakusa is located in Kumamoto, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 32.4586 latitude, 130.1931 longitude.
Amakusa has a population of approximately 83,082 people, making it a town in Japan.
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A haunting abandoned coal mining island off Nagasaki that resembles a battleship, now a UNESCO World Heritage site and tourist attraction.
47 km · about 55 min drive
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