Etajima
江田島
A historic naval island in Hiroshima Bay featuring military academies and diverse marine life including rare horseshoe crabs.
What it is
- An island in Hiroshima Bay that forms a Y-shaped landmass with Nomi Island.
- Home to the Imperial Japanese Naval Academy established on the site in 1888.
- Current location of the Maritime Self-Defense Force 1st Service School and Officer Candidate School.
- A natural habitat for eelgrass, horseshoe crabs, and diverse marine species.
What to see
- The historic buildings of the Maritime Self-Defense Force training facilities.
- Local tidal flats inhabited by rare species like the horseshoe crab.
- Marine life including the Pagurus etajimaensis hermit crab discovered in 2014.
- Coastal views along National Route 487 which runs through the island.
Getting there
- Ferries connect Kirikushi and Koyo ports to Hiroshima and Kure.
- Access is available via National Route 487 for those traveling by vehicle.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Etajima Open in Google Maps
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