Honjima
本島
A historic island in the Seto Inland Sea featuring a preserved samurai-era naval headquarters and traditional architectural districts.
What it is
- A 6.74 square kilometer island that served as the headquarters for the Shiwaku Navy
- The site of the Shiwaku Kinbansho, a former local government office and national historic site
- A venue for the contemporary Setouchi Triennale art festival
- Home to the Kasashima district, a nationally designated preservation area for traditional buildings
What to see
- The Shiwaku Kinbansho historic government building and its grounds
- Traditional architecture within the Kasashima Important Preservation District
- The local elementary school which served as a movie filming location
- Contemporary art installations displayed during the Setouchi Triennale
When to go
- During the Setouchi Triennale art festival dates for special exhibitions
Getting there
- Take a ferry to the island from Marugame or Kojima ports
- Use the community bus to travel between Honjima Port and the Kasashima district
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Honjima Open in Google Maps
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