Hakatajima

What it is

• An island in the Seto Inland Sea belonging to Imabari City.
• The historic origin of the famous Hakata no Shio salt brand.
• A hub for shipbuilding, coastal shipping, and citrus fruit agriculture.
• A stop along the Shimanami Kaido expressway connecting Honshu and Shikoku.

What to see

• Four active shipyards located across the island.
• Mount Hoko, the highest peak on the island at 303.7 meters.
• Hirakiyama, a popular location for viewing cherry blossoms.
• The Hakata S.C. Park roadside station.

When to go

• Springtime to view the cherry blossoms at Hirakiyama.

Getting there

• Access the island via the Hakatajima Interchange on the Shimanami Kaido expressway.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.