Takashima
鷹島
An island in Imari Bay where the Mongol invasions ended, featuring a bridge connection and significant underwater archaeological sites.
What it is
- A populated island covering sixteen square kilometers at the mouth of Imari Bay
- The historical site where the Mongol invasions of Japan came to an end
- An active source of basalt quarrying known locally as Ao stone
- Part of Matsuura City connected to the mainland by a bridge since 2009
What to see
- The Takashima Hizen Bridge connecting the island to Karatsu City
- Takashima Kanzaki underwater archaeological site containing remains of the Mongol fleet
- A confirmed sunken Mongol military ship located on the seabed nearby
- Three local ports that facilitate regular ferry services to the island
Getting there
- Cross the Takashima Hizen Bridge by vehicle from Karatsu City
- Access the island via regular ferry services running to three different ports
- Use a reservation-based shared taxi service operated by Takashima Taxi
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Takashima Open in Google Maps
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