Saganoshima
嵯峨ノ島
A volcanic island in Saikai National Park featuring dramatic sea cliffs, a historic church, and traditional Buddhist festival dances.
What it is
- A remote island consisting of two volcanoes named Odake and Medake.
- A former place of exile that is now part of Saikai National Park.
- A fishing community home to the Sagashima Church and Ono Shrine.
- The island is located four kilometers northwest of Fukue Island in Nagasaki.
What to see
- Volcanic sea cliffs on the western coast designated as natural monuments.
- Sagashima Church located within the Takebaru area of the island.
- Ono Shrine which enshrines the historical figure Tamanoura Osamu.
- Traditional landscapes shaped by the local fishing industry and volcanoes.
When to go
- August 14th to witness the traditional Omondee Buddhist dance.
Getting there
- Take a regular ferry from Kaizu Port for a fifteen minute journey.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Saganoshima Open in Google Maps
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