Keshima

What it is

• An uninhabited island in Wakasa Bay within Maizuru City.
• The largest remote island located in Kyoto Prefecture.
• A former site for upland farming and harvesting natural Japanese yams.
• The location of Iruka Daimyojin shrine on the southern side.

What to see

• The Iruka Daimyojin shrine situated on the southern coast.
• Large fixed fishing nets installed on the eastern side of the island.
• A landscape reaching a maximum elevation of 187 meters.
• Surrounding waters used frequently for recreational fishing activities.

When to go

• June is when representatives visit the island shrine.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.