Shiraishi Island
白石島
A nationally designated scenic island in Okayama featuring unique rock formations and a traditional folk dance performed every August.
What it is
- A designated National Scenic Beauty covering 2.86 square kilometers in Kasaoka City.
- A former territory of the Bingo-Fukuyama Domain with a peak reaching 169 meters.
- The setting for the Japanese novel His Motorcycle Her Island.
- Home to the Shiraishi-odori, a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
What to see
- Yoroi-iwa Rock, a designated Natural Monument with a unique armored appearance.
- Kairyu-ji Temple, a spiritual site located on the island.
- Tateishi Mountain, the highest point offering views of the surrounding sea.
- Shiraishi Elementary and Junior High School buildings, which remain until 2026.
When to go
- Visit from August 14 to 16 to witness the traditional Shiraishi-odori dance.
Getting there
- Take a ferry from Kasaoka Port to reach the island.
- Regular ferry services connect the island to Fushigoe Port.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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