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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.
30 km · about 35 min drive
Kumamoto, Japan · Asia
Tomioka is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Hondomachi-hondo, 30km from Hashima Island (Gunkanjima).
Tomioka is a town located in Kumamoto, Japan. With a population of 7,114, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Tomioka 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 Tomioka to your route.
Tomioka Castle (富岡城, Tomioka-jō) is a Japanese castle located in Tomioka, Reihoku Town, Amakusa District, Kumamoto Prefecture. During the 16th century, it was the castle of Terasawa Katataka, a daimyō who played a critical part in repressing the Shimabara Rebellion.
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Tomioka is located in Kumamoto, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 32.5186 latitude, 130.0359 longitude.
Tomioka has a population of approximately 7,114 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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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.
30 km · about 35 min drive
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