Matsushima
松島
The smallest inhabited island in Okayama, featuring a shrine, medieval ruins, and a museum in a former school building.
What it is
- The smallest inhabited island in Okayama Prefecture with a total area of 0.08 square kilometers.
- A quiet location named for its abundance of pine trees.
- A site containing the remains of a medieval manor house.
- A community that recorded a population of only one person in 2022.
What to see
- Sumitomo Shrine located on the island grounds.
- The Matsushima Branch Museum housed in a former school building.
- Remains of a medieval manor house from the island's history.
- Views of the surrounding waters 600 meters off the coast of Mount Washu.
Getting there
- Access requires hiring a chartered boat from Shimotsui or Ajino Port.
- There is no scheduled ferry service available to the island.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Matsushima Open in Google Maps
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