Mizushima

What it is

• An uninhabited island located off the coast of Nyudozaki in Oga City.
• The largest island in the Oga area according to historical records from 1884.
• A traditional fishing ground where divers once gathered abalone and turban shells.
• A restricted site where public landing is currently not permitted.

What to see

• The island landscape visible from the vantage point of Nyudozaki Cape.
• Underwater views of the surrounding seabed from a glass-bottom boat.
• A light reflector tower installed on the island in 1973.
• The coastal waters that served as a historical source of seaweed.

When to go

• Late April to late October when glass-bottom boat tours are in operation.

Getting there

• Board a glass-bottom boat at the pier located next to the Nyudozaki lighthouse.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.