Hitsuishijima
櫃石島
A small fishing island in the Seto Inland Sea featuring traditional festivals and views of the massive Seto Ohashi Bridge.
What it is
- A small island in the Seto Inland Sea belonging to Sakaide City.
- A community primarily focused on trawl fishing and diving for shellfish.
- An island that became part of Sakaide City in 1953.
- A location where the Seto Ohashi Bridge passes directly overhead.
What to see
- The Seto Ohashi Bridge which opened in April 1988.
- Budo Island which is accessible from the main island by foot.
- Traditional fishing boats used for local shellfish and trawl industries.
When to go
- The Momote Festival which is a designated prefectural intangible folk cultural property.
Getting there
- Public transportation is available via the Kotosan Bus service.
- Non-resident cars are prohibited from using the highway ramp to enter the island.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Hitsuishijima Open in Google Maps
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