Nii Ōshima
新居大島
An inhabited island in Ehime known for its castle ruins, traditional fire festivals, and unique white sweet potato cultivation.
What it is
- An inhabited island in Niihama City with a circumference of approximately 9.8 kilometers.
- The reported birthplace of Murakami Yoshihiro located northeast of the mainland.
- A community focused on prawn farming and the cultivation of white sweet potatoes.
- An island incorporated into Niihama City in 1953 with a population of about 200.
What to see
- Ruins of Oshima Castle located on the southern part of the island.
- Oshima Hachiman Shrine which hosts local festivals with three floats.
- Two Buddhist temples on the island named Gangyo-ji and Kissho-ji.
When to go
- Coming-of-Age Day for the traditional Toudookuri fire festival.
- Autumn to witness the local festival at Oshima Hachiman Shrine.
Getting there
- Take a municipal ferry from Kuroshima Port for a 15-minute journey to the island.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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