Mikawa-Ōshima
三河大島
An uninhabited island in Mikawa Bay offering a seasonal swimming beach and protected marine habitats within a quasi-national park.
What it is
- An uninhabited island covering 21.6 hectares within the Mikawa-wan Quasi-National Park.
- A natural habitat for protected lancelets living in the surrounding waters.
- The setting for the novel titled Our Secret Society.
- A destination featuring a 44 meter elevation and views of nearby Hotoke-jima and Kojima.
What to see
- Mikawa-Oshima Beach which opens specifically for visitors during the summer months.
- Views of the surrounding Mikawa Bay and neighboring southern islands.
- A seasonal pier installed from early March through late September.
When to go
- July and August when boats operate and the beach is open to the public.
- March to September while the pier is installed for island access.
Getting there
- A fifteen minute boat trip departing from Gamagori during the summer season.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Mikawa-Ōshima Open in Google Maps
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