Ōmijima

What it is

• A fourteen square kilometer island designated as a National Scenic Spot and Natural Monument.
• Part of the Kitanagato Kaigan Quasi-National Park located in the Sea of Japan.
• A former base for traditional coastal whaling centered in the Kayoi district.
• A natural landscape featuring Mount Takayama which rises to 319.9 meters.

What to see

• Dramatic coastal scenery viewed from sightseeing boats departing from Senzaki Port.
• A historic grave dedicated to whale fetuses located at Koganji Temple.
• An original summer orange tree over 200 years old growing in Ohibi.
• The northern shore beach used for scuba diving and coastal recreation.
• The Omi Ohashi Bridge connecting the island to the mainland.

Getting there

• Sanden Kotsu buses provide regular transportation between the mainland and the island.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.