Akusekijima
悪石島
A remote volcanic island home to unique masked god rituals, natural hot springs, and lush subtropical plant life.
What it is
- A volcanic island in the Tokara chain formed during the late Pleistocene period.
- A small community with a population of eighty-nine people.
- The southern geographic limit for several northern animal species.
- A land of subtropical flora including banyan trees and Chinese fan palms.
What to see
- Mount Mitake which serves as the highest point at five hundred eighty-four meters.
- Masked gods known as Boze that appear during the Obon festival.
- A memorial dedicated to the sunken cargo ship Tsushima Maru.
- Natural sand baths and hot springs located on the island.
When to go
- During the Obon festival to witness the appearance of the Boze masked gods.
Getting there
- Take a ferry from Kagoshima Port which takes eleven hours to arrive.
- Plan carefully as the ferry service operates only twice a week.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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