Ikishima
生島
A sacred, uninhabited island in Setonaikai National Park housing the seventh-century tomb of Hata no Kawakatsu within a protected forest.
What it is
- An island in Sakoshi Bay designated as part of Setonaikai National Park.
- The site of the mid-seventh century tomb of Hata no Kawakatsu.
- A protected area where public entry is historically prohibited due to its sacred status.
- A national natural monument featuring a forest of Castanopsis sieboldii and Ilex integra trees.
What to see
- A dense forest included in the list of Hyogo's 100 Forests.
- The tomb of Hata no Kawakatsu located on the island grounds.
- A natural monument landscape with a circumference of 1,630 meters.
Getting there
- The island is located a 15-minute walk from JR Sakoshi Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Ikishima Open in Google Maps
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