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Hososhima

Miyazaki · Hyuga · Architecture

Japanese name: 日向の細島と灯台

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WHAT TO DOHososhima

A natural harbour ringed by hills, keeping its shipping agents' houses and paved lanes.

WHEREMiyazaki

North · Hyuga

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A natural harbour ringed by hills, keeping its shipping agents' houses and paved lanes.

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Hosojima is a place name in the east of Hyuga, Miyazaki Prefecture. The administrative place name is Oaza Hosojima, and the sub-area names in the region include Miyanoue, Takatakadani, Hachiman, Shotemuki, Jizomachi, Yoshinogawa, Kiyomasa, Yasaka and Ise. It is located on the northern foot of Mount Komeno on the Hosojima Peninsula, with a natural good port with a deep inlet to the north and the Hyuga Sea to the east. It includes the Hosojima Commercial Port of the major port Hosojima Port.

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Founded / opened:Edo period Highlights / collection:Natural good harbour, Stone-paved townscape Genre:Architecture

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