The Ōshima Strait (大島海峡, Ōshima kaikyō) is a strait between the islands of Amami Ōshima and Kakeromajima in Japan.[1] It is part of the Amami Guntō National Park.[2] From the western most side to the eastern most side of the strait, the strait measures 17.5 miles (28.2 km) long.[3]

East side of the strait

Ferry lines

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There are 5 ferry lines that go through the strait. Each of them depart from the Setonami port in Amami Oshima island. These ferry lines operate often as transportation between these ports are very popular.[4]

Ferry lines that go through Oshima Strait
Starting point Ending point
Anami Oshima island (Setonami port)[5] Kakeromajima island (Seso port)[6]
Anami Oshima island (Setonami port) Kakeromajima island (Setouchi Town Ferry)[7]
Anami Oshima island (Setonami port) Ukejima island (Okeamuro port)[8]
Anami Oshima island (Setonami port) Tokunoshima island(Hetono port)[9]
Anami Oshima island (Setonami port) Anami Oshima island (Naze port)[10]

References

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  1. ^ Igawa, Momoko; Kato, Makoto (2017-09-20). "A new species of hermit crab, Diogenes heteropsammicola (Crustacea, Decapoda, Anomura, Diogenidae), replaces a mutualistic sipunculan in a walking coral symbiosis". PLOS ONE. 12 (9): e0184311. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0184311. ISSN 1932-6203. PMC 5606932. PMID 28931020.
  2. ^ "Amamigunto National Park_Guide of Highlights [MOE]". www.env.go.jp. Retrieved 2019-11-10.
  3. ^ "大島海峡 · Japan". 大島海峡 · Japan. Retrieved 2021-08-03.
  4. ^ "大島海峡 · Japan". 大島海峡 · Japan. Retrieved 2021-08-03.
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  8. ^ "Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 2021-08-03.
  9. ^ "Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 2021-08-03.
  10. ^ "Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 2021-08-03.

28°08′N 129°18′E / 28.133°N 129.300°E / 28.133; 129.300