Suō Ōshima
周防大島
The third largest Seto Inland Sea island, known for its historic ties to Hawaii and significant citrus fruit production.
What it is
- The third largest island in the Seto Inland Sea, officially named Yashirojima.
- A major producer of citrus fruits and seafood with a population of 17,030 people.
- An island with deep historical ties to Hawaii due to Meiji era emigration.
- A location mentioned in Japan's oldest chronicles, the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki.
What to see
- The Oshima Bridge which connects the island to the Japanese mainland of Honshu.
- Mount Kano, the highest peak on the island reaching 685 meters.
- The Museum of Japanese Emigration to Hawaii detailing the local history.
- Citrus groves and coastal views across the Seto Inland Sea.
Getting there
- Cross the Oshima Bridge by vehicle from the mainland.
- Take a ferry to Ipodata Port from Yanai or Matsuyama.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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