Ōshima

What it is

• An uninhabited island in Mugi Town measuring eight kilometers in circumference.
• A privately owned site selected as one of the Tokushima 88 Views.
• A natural habitat for Machilus thunbergii forests and subtropical fish.
• Entry is restricted and requires obtaining permission from the owner.

What to see

• Steep slopes reaching heights of 200 meters across the island.
• Coral reefs and diverse subtropical fish in the surrounding waters.
• The Katsuo no Tataki rock wall named in early 2024.
• Dense forests of Machilus thunbergii and Psychotria serpens plants.

When to go

• The Himegami Matsuri festival is held annually on the island.

Getting there

• Hire a private boat from Mugi Port to reach the island.
• Landing is only possible at the pier located on the western side.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.