Shimayama Island

What it is

• A small island situated in the center of Aso Bay in Tsushima City
• The historical production site of Shimayama Stone
• A local hub for chrysanthemum cultivation and compost production
• The location of the grave of samurai commander Shima Sakon

What to see

• The Aso Pearl Bridge which has connected the island since 1994
• The burial site and grave of Shima Sakon
• Views of the surrounding Aso Bay waters

Getting there

• Seventy minutes by car from the town of Izuhara
• Accessible via the Aso Pearl Bridge by vehicle

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.