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Takami Island

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A scenic island in Kagawa Prefecture featuring historic districts, a natural monument forest, and contemporary art from the Setouchi Triennale.

Takami Island
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What it is

  • A residential island in Tadotsu Town featuring the Ura and Hama districts.
  • The historic home of four crew members from the famous Kanrin Maru ship.
  • A designated venue for the international Setouchi Triennale art festival.
  • A community centered around Mount Ryuo, which reaches nearly three hundred meters.

What to see

  • The Ryuo Shrine forest, which is protected as a prefectural natural monument.
  • A nature experience center housed in the building of a former school.
  • Traditional residential architecture divided between the upper and lower districts.
  • Panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea from the island's highest peaks.

Getting there

  • A regular ferry service connects the island directly to Tadotsu Port.
  • The boat journey covers approximately seven kilometers from the mainland coast.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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