Kamishima (上島, Kamishima) (also erroneously named Ueshima Island) is the second largest island in the Amakusa archipelago of Japan. Its coasts are washed by Yatsushiro Sea and Shimabara Bay [ja] of Ariake Sea, both being the part of East China Sea. The western part of Kamishima Island is administered as part of Amakusa city, while eastern part is administered as part of Kami-Amakusa city. The island's highest peak is Mount Kuratake 682 m (2,238 ft). | ||||||
Location: Ariake Sea, Yatsushiro Sea | ||||||
Archipelago: Amakusa | ||||||
Length: 25 km (15.5 mi) | ||||||
Width: 15 km (9.3 mi) |