Nakanoshima

What it is

• A private island located at the entrance of Katsuura Port in Wakayama.
• The entire island belongs to the Kumano Bettei Nakanoshima resort.
• It functions as a natural breakwater for the surrounding harbor.
• The island is situated within a scenic rias coastline area.

What to see

• Views of the major tuna fishing base at Katsuura Port.
• The rias coastline formations surrounding the island and harbor.
• Infrastructure including underwater pipes that supply water from the mainland.

Getting there

• Take a private boat from Nachikatsuura Pier to reach the island.
• The boat trip from the pier takes approximately three minutes.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.