Nagashima, Kagoshima


Nagashima is a town located in Izumi District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.

Demography

On March 20, 2006 the town of Azuma, from Izumi District, was merged into Nagashima.
As of April 2017, the town has an estimated population of 10,124 and a density of 87 persons per km². The total area is 116.13 km².

Geography

, comprising the majority of city area, is located just south of Amakusa and connected to mainland Kyūshū via the bridge. It is primarily a farming and fishing community.

Economy

Nagashima's chief exports are satsumaimo, shōchū, and buri. Some of Kagoshima's most well known shōchū is distilled in Nagashima. Such brands include Shimabijin, Shimaotome, Shimamusume, and DanDan.

Attractions

Nagashima is accessible by car or by Ferry from Amakusa or Kumamoto.