Takashima

What it is

• A small island in Karatsu Bay covering approximately 0.62 square kilometers.
• A residential fishing community with a population of about 174 people.
• Home to the Hoto Shrine and a local elementary school.
• The site of an NBC Radio Saga relay station.

What to see

• The Hoto Shrine located within the island interior.
• Active fishing boats and infrastructure supporting the primary local industry.
• Coastal views of Karatsu Bay from the island perimeter.

Getting there

• Take a regular ferry from Hoto Pier for a ten-minute crossing.
• Explore the island on foot as there is no public transportation available.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.