Sugashima
菅島
An inhabited island in Ise-Shima National Park featuring a historic lighthouse and traditional female diver festivals.
What it is
- An island off the coast of Toba City within Ise-Shima National Park
- A historical provider of food offerings for the Ise Grand Shrine
- Home to a marine biological laboratory operated by Nagoya University
- Site of ancient Jomon and Yayoi period pottery discoveries at Fukuura
What to see
- The Sugashima Lighthouse rebuilt in 1873 by Richard Brunton
- Mount Oyama which serves as the highest point at 236 meters
- An active serpentine quarry operating on the southern part of the island
- Female divers competing for abalone during the Shirongo Festival
When to go
- During the Shirongo Festival to watch the traditional diving competitions
Getting there
- Take the Toba City municipal liners from the mainland to reach the island
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Sugashima Open in Google Maps
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