Takashima
高島
An uninhabited island near Okayama Port featuring ancient ritual ruins and a legendary site associated with Emperor Jimmu.
What it is
- An uninhabited island in Okayama City with a circumference of 1.2 kilometers.
- A legendary site of Emperor Jimmu's Takashima Palace.
- Location of the Bizen Takashima ritual ruins covering most of the island.
- A sacred area containing artifacts from the Jomon to the Kofun periods.
What to see
- Takashima Shrine located on the southern coast of the island.
- A large monolith on Iwakasa Mountain considered a sacred site.
- A monument commemorating Emperor Jimmu.
- Three hills connected by a sandbar.
- A remote prayer hall located in the Miyaura district.
When to go
- Public access to the island is currently restricted.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Takashima Open in Google Maps
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