Nishinoshima Island
西ノ島
A scenic island in the Oki archipelago featuring dramatic coastal cliffs, historic shrines, and a unique man-made canal.
What it is
- A member of the Oki Islands in Shimane Prefecture covering fifty-five square kilometers.
- The primary setting for the Japanese film titled Bokuni Aitakatta.
- A rural community with a population of approximately three thousand four hundred people.
- An island known for having only one traffic light located near an elementary school.
What to see
- The Kuniga Coast which serves as a major tourist attraction on the island.
- Takuhi Shrine located within the island interior.
- The Funahiki Canal which was completed in nineteen fifteen.
- The Nishinoshima Bridge which has been open since April two thousand five.
- The Dozen Joint Government Building situated in the Urago district.
Getting there
- Ferries provide transportation between Shichirui Port and Beppu Port.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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