Chikubu Island
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. Administratively, the island is part of the city of Nagahama, Shiga. The island is both a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty and Historic Site.
Chikubu Island as viewed in Lake Biwa | |
Chikubu Island Chikubu Island | |
| Geography | |
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| Coordinates | 35°25′20″N 136°8′37″E |
| Area | 0.14 km2 (0.054 sq mi) |
| Coastline | 2 km (1.2 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 197 m (646 ft) |
| Administration | |
Japan | |
| Region | Kansai |
| Prefecture | Shiga |
| City | Nagahama |
National Place of Scenic Beauty National Historic Site of Japan | |
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| Japanese name | |||||
| Kanji | 竹生島 | ||||
| Hiragana | ちくぶしま | ||||
| Katakana | チクブシマ | ||||
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