Sakishima

What it is

• An artificial island in Osaka covering approximately 1,045 hectares.
• A multi-use district containing residential areas, universities, and government buildings.
• The site was officially named through a public contest in 1991.
• A major transport hub featuring ferry terminals for Beppu and Shibushi ports.

What to see

• The Osaka Prefectural Government Sakishima Building skyscraper.
• A wild bird sanctuary located at the northwestern end of the island.
• The Asia-Pacific Trade Center complex near the waterfront.
• The Nanko Port Town residential area in the central district.

Getting there

• Access the island via the Osaka Metro Chuo Line.
• The Nanko Port Town Line provides an automated people mover service.
• Road access is available through the Osaka Port Sakishima Tunnel.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.