Kamikoshikijima
上甑島
An island in the Koshikijima Archipelago known for unique sandbar ponds, scenic bridges, and rare wild lilies.
What it is
- An island covering forty-four square kilometers in the northern Koshikijima Archipelago.
- Part of the Koshikijima Quasi-National Park designated in 2015.
- A natural habitat for the Lilium speciosum flower.
- Home to the Koshikijima Wind Power Plant which began operations in 1990.
What to see
- Nagame-no-hama features three ponds separated from the sea by long sandbars.
- Mount Tomeki offers views from the island's highest peak at 423 meters.
- Koshiki Bridge and Kanoko Bridge connect the island to neighboring Nakakoshikijima.
- Traditional Naishimai folk dances performed at the local Hachiman Shrine.
Getting there
- High-speed boats travel from Sendai Port to Sato Port in 50 minutes.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Kamikoshikijima Open in Google Maps
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