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Island Spots in Japan

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  • Minna Island
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    Okinawa Pref. Kunigamigunmotobuchou Sesoko Mizushima
    An island which looks like the shape of a croissant when seen from the air. Around a 15-minute ferry-ride from the main island of Okinawa. Encircled by white sands and cobalt-blue ocean, popular activities on this isolated island include snorkeling and other marine sports. There are also diving areas and walking destinations.
    Minna Island image
  • Shimokamagari-jima Island
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    Kami-shi, Kure City, Hiroshima ken
    An island floating on the straight connecting the city of Kure and the islands of the Akinada Archipelago. The island is connected to the mainland via Akinada Bridge and to Kamikamagari-jima Island via Kamagari Bridge. The Sannose region was once an ocean checkpoint, and area highlights include the site of an Edo period guard house, art museum whose exterior recreates the appearance of a headquarters, and the stunning Shotoen Garden backed by the Sannose Seto. The Kaieki Sannoseki souvenir shop offers rental bicycles.
    Shimokamagari-jima Island image
  • Hakusan Shima
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    Yamagata Tsuruoka-shi Yura 2-chome
    Hakusan Shima image
  • Kurahashi-jima
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    Hiroshima Kure-shi Kurahashicho Ondocho
    The southernmost island of Hiroshima Prefecture, Nagato is the fifth largest island in the Seto Inland Sea after Awaji Island, Shodoshima, Yashiro Island, and Nomi Island, and has long flourished as a prosperous shipbuilding and shipping center. Today, the island is attracting attention as a mecca for marine diving and fishing, and is gaining popularity as an island of many leaves and history.
    Kurahashi-jima image
  • Kamogawa Matsushima
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    Chiba Pref. Kamogawashi Kaisuka
    A general name used to refer to the islands in Kaisuka, Kamogawa City. The seven islands of Arashima, Bentenjima, Ushima, Suzumejima, Hattonejima, Igaijima, and Ashikashima floating in the Pacific Ocean create beautiful, renowned scenery that has even been selected for inclusion in a list of 100 Views of New Japan. The sight of the islands as the morning sun rises above the Pacific Ocean is particularly spectacular.
    Kamogawa Matsushima image
  • Aka Island
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    Okinawa Pref. Shimajirigunzamamison Aka
    Aka Island is part of the Kerama Islands group. It belongs to Zamami in Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture. It is the setting of the movie “Marilyn ni aitai” (“I want to meet Marilyn”) based on the true story of a male dog Shiro who swam across the sea to meet a female dog Marilyn who was in Zamami Island on the other side. On the island, there is also a statue of Shiro. The island is connected to Geruma Island by way of the Aka Bridge and is connected with Fukaji Island by way of Geruma Bridge, so therefore it is possible to reach the island by car or by bicycle.
    Aka Island image
  • Kume Island
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    Okinawa Pref. Shimajirigunkumejimachou
    Situated approximately 100 kilometers west of Naha, the island is located in the most westerly position of the Okinawan archipelago. Since the Ryukyu dynastic period, it was also called “Kumi island” due to its beauty. Such as the reef “Hateno beach”, the pure white sands made from coral and the beauty of the cobalt blue sea—It is said to be the most beautiful in the Orient. On the other hand, this is also an ideal diving spot where you can encounter humpback whales, whale sharks, dolphins, etc. There are a number of strong Okinawan liquors (Awamori) distilled from rice or millet from Kume Island and these are also very popular among strong Okinawan liquors. In 1983 in the Showa period, almost all of the island was designated as a prefectural natural park.
    Kume Island image
  • Yoshima Island
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    Kagawa Pref. Sakaideshi Yoshimachou
    Yoshima Island is one of the Shiwaku Islands and was formerly a marine transport hub. As with the surrounding islands, quarrying of high-quality granite once flourished there, and as many as 30 companies operated on Yoshima at the height of its prosperity in the Showa period. Today it has the only parking area on the Seto Ohashi Bridge. It has a great 360-degree view, and its shop sells Setouchi souvenirs.
    Yoshima Island image
  • Honjima Island
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    Kagawa Pref. Marugameshi Honjimachou
    "This island is approximately a 35 minute ferry ride from Marugame Port. The island with Kasashima, the prosperous headquarters of the Shiwaku Navy during the Edo period (1603-1868), many precious cultural heritages remain to this day. Currently there are many guided tours as a tourist attraction, and you can enjoy famous spots including the locations of scenes from the movie ""Kikansha Sensei"" and the Shiwaku Navy course going around places related to the navy, as well as the Honjima Island Building course to see different structures. In addition, it is appealing because you can see the beautiful landscape unique to the islands, and the area was chosen as one of Japan's top 100 promenades."
    Honjima Island image
  • Hahajima Island
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    Ogasawara Village, Tokyo Mother Island
    Hahajima Island is one of the Ogasawara Islands, located around 50 kilo meters to the south of Chichijima Island; there is a scheduled boat service to Hahajima Island from Chichijima Island's Futami Port, with the journey taking around two hours. Hahajima Island is a verdant island covered with sub-tropical primary forest. Mt. Chibusa, the highest peak on the island at 463 meters, has a rich ecosystem that includes endemic plants such as Melastoma pentapetalum and Dendrocacalia, as well as wild bird species such as the endemic Bonin white-eye. Marine leisure activities such as scuba diving, boat cruising and whale-watching are popular here. There are also guided tours that take visitors to see the habitats of Hahajima Island's precious endemic species.
    Hahajima Island image
  • Chichijima Island
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    Tokyo Ogasawarashotouogasawaramura
    "Chichijima Island is a sub-tropical island in the Pacific Ocean that lies approximately 1,000 kilometers south of Tokyo. There are regular sailings to Chichijima Island by the vessel Ogasawara-maru, departing from Takeshiba Pier in Tokyo; the journey takes around 25 and a half hours. Chichijima Island is the largest island in the Ogasawara Islands (also known as the Bonin Islands), which have been designated as a natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Visitors can enjoy marine leisure activities such as scuba diving or swimming with wild dolphins in the sea, which is a deep blue color known as ""Bonin Blue,"" or enjoy a range of on-land activities including cycling, star-gazing and eco-tours. Between February and April, visitors can see whales from Weather Station Observatory."
    Chichijima Island image
  • Nakaenoshima Island
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    Nagasaki Pref. Hiradoshi Shimonakanochou
    This uninhabited island off the coast of Hirado Island is located in Shimonakano-cho, Hirado City. It is included in ''Sacred Places in Hirado and Village,'' which forms part of the ''Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region,'' a UNESCO World Heritage. It became a holy place for the martyrdom of the Christians executed there in the early days of the prohibition on Christianity. The hidden Christians revered the island and called it by various names including ''St. John,'' and water-drawing ceremonies were held using the island's water as holy water.
  • Iojima Island
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    Nagasaki Pref. Nagasakishi Ioujimamachi
    This island is situated approximately ten kilometers to the southwest from the center of Nagasaki City. Although once flourishing from the coal mining industry, the coal mine closed in 1972. Currently, it is a resort destination centered on the entertainment resort i+Land nagasaki, which has facilities such as a hot spring, a hotel, restaurants and beach. In addition, with the opening of Iojima Ohashi Bridge, it can now be access in just 30 minutes by car from the city center.
    Iojima Island image
  • Kabe Island
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    Saga Prefecture Yotsukocho, Karatsu
    An island in the Genkai Sea 500 meters from Port in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture. Thanks to the Yobuko Ohashi Bridge, which opened in April 1989, the island is easily accessible by car. An expanse of tranquil rural scenery and grasslands, Kazenomieruoka Park and a local specialty products market overlook Yobuko Ohashi Bridge, and the island is fast become a popular sightseeing destination. Visitors can also experience ancient history here - the early sixth century Hisagozuka Tumulus as well as Tashima Shrine, said to be the oldest Shinto shrine in the prefecture, are located on the north side of the island. In addition, visitors can enjoy fresh squid and other seafood cuisine.
    Kabe Island image
  • Midori no Shima
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    Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Omachi 15
    Located a three-minute walk from the Omachi tram stop, this artificial island is in the western part of Hakodate. Half of this pentagon-shaped artificial island, which was built with sediment material generated from the servicing of Hakodate Port, is blanketed in grass. Other than being used for such activities as soccer practice and kite flying, you can also enjoy other activities such as jogging and fishing. With the installed benches and pavilion, you can leisurely gaze at the sea. From the surrounding walking paths, you can look out over Mt. Hakodate, the cityscape of the western district and the red brick warehouse. On clear days, you can even make out Mt. Komagatake and other beautiful mountains in the distance.
    Midori no Shima image
  • Yakushima Island
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    Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima
    This island located south of Cape Sata in Osumi Peninsula, Kagoshima Prefecture. Most of the island is mountainous and has a rich and beautiful natural environment. The island and Shirakami Mountains were officially registered as Japan's first World Natural Heritage sites in 1993. Various scenic Yakushima destinations include: the Jomon Sugi cedar, estimated to be between 2170 and 7200 years old; Oko Waterfall, chosen as one of the 100 elections of the waterfall in Japan; Nagata Inakahama Beach, a breeding ground for loggerhead turtles; and Hirauchi Kaichu Onsen that can only be bathed in for two hours during low tide.
    Yakushima Island image
  • Hiburi Island
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    Ehime Uwajima-shi Hiburishima
    This island is located in the Uwa Sea to the west of Uwajima City. In olden times, it was known as the base for Fujiwara no Sumitomo, who led pirates in the Inland Sea. The uniquely winding shapes of the inlets, the sea caves, and the rock formations make this a scenic area worth seeing. In addition to rock fishing and line fishing, the island offers a swimming beach that is open in the summer.
    Hiburi Island image
  • Hojo Kashima Island
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    Ehime Matsuyama-shi Hojo Tsuji
    This island is in the western part of Hojo Harbor in Hojotsuji, Matsuyama City. This small island, a few minute ride by ferry from the harbor, features a swimming beach, a campground, and an observation point. The excursion boat Ai no Koro, which travels around to the best spots for viewing the sunset, also operates here.
    Hojo Kashima Island image
  • Kashima Island
    Travel / Tourism
    Ehime Minamiuwa-gun Ainancho Kashima
    This uninhabited island in Ainan Town, Minamiuwa County. It has a lush natural environment designated as Uwa Marine Park, and in former time, it was part of the Uwajima fief and used as the Date clan's hunting grounds. It has a beach that the Ministry of the Environment has selected as one of the Top 88 Swimming Beaches in Japan, as well as a campground. Visitors can enjoy snorkeling and operate marine observation boats to view coral and tropical fish.
  • Futatsujima Island
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    Ibaraki Kitaibaraki-shi Isoharacho
    These islands are a pair of islands off the coast of Isohara-cho, Kitaibaraki City. The northern island is visible at all times, while the southern island is visible only at low tide. In addition to Isohara-Futatsujima Swimming Beach, where visitors can enjoy swimming with a view of the islands, there are two lodging facilities, the Futatsujima Kanko Hotel and the Isohara Seaside Hotel, located next to each other on the mainland. The islands are illuminated at night.
    Futatsujima Island image
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