Keshima
怪島
An uninhabited island in the Seto Inland Sea featuring ruins of a medieval pirate fortress and naval branch castle.
What it is
- An uninhabited island located in the Seto Inland Sea within Setonaikai National Park.
- A former fortress for the Kurushima Suigan navy and site of a branch castle.
- The island name originates from the historical presence of pirates or suspicious people.
- Conquered by Kobayakawa Takakage in 1585 during the regional power struggles.
What to see
- Remains of an old well and a pier used by former inhabitants.
- The island landscape reaching a highest point of 42.2 meters.
- Surrounding waters known for sightings of sea bass and sea bream.
- A dedicated monument located at the Takagi Pocket Park on Route 196.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Keshima Open in Google Maps
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