Mizushima
水島
A small uninhabited island and national scenic spot mentioned in ancient Japanese chronicles and poetry collections.
What it is
- An uninhabited island located near the Kuma River estuary in Yatsushiro City.
- A designated national scenic spot mentioned in the ancient Nihon Shoki and Manyoshu texts.
- The site where Emperor Keiko reportedly visited during his travels.
- A location historically known for a natural spring that dried up around 1955.
What to see
- A small bridge connecting the embankment to the island for pedestrian access.
- A stone monument marking the site of the former natural spring.
- Scenic views of the surrounding water and coastal landscape.
Getting there
- Thirteen minutes by taxi from Higo-Koda Station.
- Located 5.5 kilometers from the Yatsushiro-minami Interchange.
- Accessible on foot via a bridge from the mainland embankment.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Mizushima Open in Google Maps
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