Kushima
九島
An inhabited island in Uwajima known for citrus farming, traditional folk dances, and views from its highest peak, Mount Toyagamori.
What it is
- Inhabited island located three kilometers west of Uwajima Port in Ehime Prefecture.
- Home to three main settlements named Honkushima, Hyakunoura, and Hamaguri.
- Local industries include citrus farming, sardine fishing, and aquaculture.
- Site of Ganseji Temple, which serves as an inner sanctuary for Kanz自在ji Temple.
What to see
- Mount Toyagamori, which is the highest peak on the island.
- The 468-meter Kushima Ohashi Bridge that connects the island to the mainland.
- Sensu Odori, a traditional dance designated as a municipal intangible folk cultural property.
- A local medical clinic located within the Hyakunoura settlement.
Getting there
- Access the island by crossing the Kushima Ohashi Bridge.
- Take a bus route onto the island operated by Uwajima Jidosha.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Kushima Open in Google Maps
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