Hyoutanjima
瓢箪島
A gourd-shaped uninhabited island and national monument famous as the model for a beloved Japanese puppet show.
What it is
- An uninhabited island in the Seto Inland Sea also known as Kuroshima.
- A nationally registered monument of Japan shaped like a gourd with a narrow center.
- The border between Hiroshima and Ehime prefectures crosses directly through the island.
- The inspiration and model for the famous puppet show Hyokkori Hyoutanjima.
What to see
- Boundary stones dating back to the Meiji era remain on the island.
- A distinctive silhouette with a highest point of 35.2 meters.
- The island shoreline which measures approximately 700 meters in circumference.
- Panoramic views of the island visible from the Tatara Bridge.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Hyoutanjima Open in Google Maps
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