Katsurashima

What it is

• The most populated island in the Urato Islands with two main settlements.
• A former base for sea otter hunting covering less than one square kilometer.
• Home to approximately 170 residents and the local Urato Post Office.

What to see

• The Katsurashima Shell Mound dating back to the prehistoric Jomon period.
• The former residence of Kozo Shiraishi located on the island.
• Two distinct residential settlements named Katsurashima and Ishihama.

Getting there

• A boat trip from Shiogama Port takes 23 minutes to reach the island.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.