Hiroshima
広島
The largest of the Shiwaku Islands, known for its high-quality stone quarries and historical connection to the Kanrin Maru crew.
What it is
- The largest island in the Shiwaku chain, covering over eleven square kilometers.
- A historic community that provided eleven crew members for the famous Kanrin Maru ship.
- A center for Aoki stone production, a specialty product quarried on the island.
- A rural island incorporated into Marugame City in 1958 with a small local population.
What to see
- Mount Otozu, the highest peak on the island at 312 meters.
- The former Onoe residence, a preserved building dating back to the Edo period.
- Active stone quarries where the local Aoki stone is extracted.
- Local elementary and junior high schools serving the island's residents.
Getting there
- Bisan Ferry provides transportation from Marugame and other nearby islands.
- A community bus operates on the island to connect the various districts.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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