Ōnyū Island
大入島
A scenic island in Saiki Bay featuring traditional fishing villages, ancient burial mounds, and a designated coastal hiking course.
What it is
- A seventeen kilometer island located within the Saiki Bay of Oita Prefecture
- Part of the Nippo Kaigan Quasi-National Park consisting of eight traditional villages
- A community centered around fishing and marine product processing industries
- Site of the Toshima Kofun burial mound discovered in 1901
What to see
- Mount Tomi which serves as the highest point at 193.5 meters
- The Kyushu Olle Saiki-Ōnyūjima Course which opened for hikers in 2018
- Ancient archaeological remains at the Toshima Kofun burial mound
- Coastal views along the seventeen kilometer perimeter of the island
When to go
- January for the annual Tondo Fire Festival
- Before April 2025 to see the local schools before they close
Getting there
- Take the car ferry connecting Saiki Port to Ishima Port
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Ōnyū Island Open in Google Maps
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