Takeshima (Shiga)

Takeshima
Native name:
多景島
Takeshima
Location of Takeshima
Takeshima
Takeshima (Japan)
Geography
LocationLake Biwa
Coordinates35°17′51″N 136°10′57″E / 35.29750°N 136.18250°E / 35.29750; 136.18250
Administration
Japan

Takeshima (多景島) is an island in Shiga, Japan. It is uninhabited and part of Biwako Quasi National Park. It is the smallest island of Lake Biwa and is administered by the city of Hikone which is 6.5 km east of the island. The island is formed of granite and it is the only place where Biwamelania takeshimensis, an endemic snail is found.

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