Okitsujima
沖津島
A small island near Fukuoka accessible by foot at low tide, housing a sacred shrine dedicated to a sea deity.
What it is
- A small island located sixty to seventy meters off the Katsuma coast north of Shikanoshima.
- Home to Okitsumiya, a subsidiary shrine of the larger Shikumi Shrine.
- Dedicated to the sea deity Watatsumi to provide spiritual protection.
- A circular landmass measuring approximately one hundred forty meters in diameter.
What to see
- The Okitsumiya shrine buildings situated on the island grounds.
- A sandy beach located on the southern portion of the island.
- Rocky terrain and cliffs that make up the western side of the land.
- Dense natural vegetation growing from the center toward the northern edge.
- A temporary land bridge that appears when the tide recedes.
When to go
- Visit during low tide to walk across the sand to the island.
- Spring tides offer the best opportunity to see the land bridge fully emerge.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Okitsujima Open in Google Maps
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