Genkai Island
玄界島
A small fishing island in a quasi-national park offering a 1934 lighthouse and views from its 218-meter peak.
What it is
- A small island covering 1.16 square kilometers within the Genkai Quasi-National Park.
- A historic site where the Edo Shogunate established a watchpost in 1645.
- A quiet community of 353 residents primarily engaged in the fishing industry.
- A resilient location that underwent significant reconstruction following a major earthquake in 2005.
What to see
- A historic lighthouse originally constructed on the island in 1934.
- Mount Tomi, the highest point at 218 meters, offering views of the surrounding sea.
- The local fishing village and the island's elementary and junior high schools.
- A dedicated heliport used for emergency medical transport and island logistics.
Getting there
- Take a ferry from Hakata Pier for a 35-minute journey to the island.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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