Ogawashima
小川島
A small fishing island north of Karatsu known for its historic whaling heritage and preserved Taisho-era lookout station.
What it is
- A small inhabited island located north of Yobuko Town in Karatsu City.
- A traditional fishing community where whaling flourished from the 18th century to early Showa.
- Site of a whaling base established by the Nakao family in 1595.
What to see
- A whale memorial tower erected in 1863 to honor the animals.
- A preserved whale lookout station dating back to the Taisho era.
- The active Ogawashima Fishing Port located in the southern part of the island.
- Prefectural cultural properties including the historic memorial tower and lookout station.
Getting there
- Take the Soyokaze ferry from Yobuko Port for a 20-minute journey.
- The ferry operates five round trips daily during the peak season.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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