Itsuki Island

What it is

• A remote inhabited island in the Seto Inland Sea within Kure City.
• The island name originates from a local legend involving Princess Itsuki.
• Hiruko Shrine was established on the island between 1624 and 1643.
• The small land area consists mostly of granite geology.

What to see

• The northern waters are a nationally designated natural monument for loons.
• Hiruko Shrine is a historical site dating back to the early Edo period.
• The highest point on the island reaches 89.2 meters above sea level.
• Ships transporting water from the mainland to the local population.

Getting there

• Accessible by ferry from Osaki Shimojima and Toyoshima.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.