Shimada Island

What it is

• The second largest island in Tokushima Prefecture covering 5.7 square kilometers.
• A part of Naruto City connected to Shikoku by the Horikoshi Bridge.
• Site of former Heian period settlements and a central fault line.
• A landmass with no rivers containing local shrines and a hot spring.

What to see

• The Yomigami Observatory offering views of the surrounding area.
• Awai Shrine and Shimatsu Shrine located on the island grounds.
• Remains of historical settlements dating back to the Heian period.
• The Naruto Shimadajima Onsen hot spring facility.
• The Horikoshi Bridge which serves as the main access point.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.