Shoura Island
諸浦島
A populated island in Unzen-Amakusa National Park connected by bridge, offering scenic coastal views and ferry access to nearby ports.
What it is
- A residential island in the Nagashima Archipelago with approximately five hundred inhabitants.
- Most of the island territory is designated as part of Unzen-Amakusa National Park.
- The island is divided into three distinct districts named Shirase, Motoura, and Kuzuwa.
- It is also known by the alternative name Motoura Island.
What to see
- The Chichinoseto Bridge which connects the island to the Nagashima Main Island.
- Shoura Port where local ferry services operate daily.
- Kagoshima Prefectural Road Forty-Seven which serves as the main route through the island.
- The local Motoura Elementary School located within the island community.
Getting there
- Cross the Chichinoseto Bridge from Nagashima Main Island by vehicle.
- Take the Tencho Ferry from Shoura Port to Katasoba or Nakada Ports.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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