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Ikara Island

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伊唐島

A quiet island in the Nagashima Archipelago known for its scenic bridge, potato farming, and coastal fish ranching industries.

Ikara Island
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What it is

  • A populated island within the Nagashima Archipelago in Kagoshima Prefecture.
  • A former territory of the Shimazu clan during the Sengoku period.
  • A rural community focused on potato farming and fish ranching industries.
  • An area including the administrative districts of Mebukijima and Nabedoshima.

What to see

  • The Ikara Ohashi Bridge which has connected the island to the mainland since 1996.
  • The Ikara Elementary School building completed in 1990.
  • Coastal views of the surrounding Nagashima Town archipelago.

Getting there

  • Access the island by vehicle via the Ikara Ohashi Bridge.
  • The Nagashima Mandarin bus service provides transportation across the island.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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