Hashima Island

What it is

• A small inhabited island located within the Seto Inland Sea National Park.
• The island has been a part of Iwakuni City since 1940.
• Fishery is the primary industry for the few remaining residents on the island.
• The local community is centered around catches of rockfish, horse mackerel, and octopus.

What to see

• Mount Mukabe stands as the highest peak at 128 meters above sea level.
• The closed buildings of the former Hashima Elementary and Junior High Schools.
• Active fishing boats and coastal scenery typical of the Seto Inland Sea.

Getting there

• A regular ferry service operates between Iwakuni Port and the island.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.