Takashima
高島
A historic salt-producing island in Naruto City featuring ancient burial mounds and preserved traditional residences accessible by a free ferry.
What it is
- A residential island in northeastern Naruto City historically dedicated to salt production.
- Development of the island's salt fields began in 1598 by Shinohara Magoemon.
- The local salt industry operated for centuries before being abolished in 1972.
- Home to the Naruto University of Education located in the northern Nakashima area.
What to see
- The Fukunaga House which serves as a preserved historical salt worker residence.
- Takeshima Kofun located at the top of a small hill on the island.
- Takashima Mountain running north to south through the center of the island.
- Fuyo Bridge which connects the island to neighboring Oge Island.
- Views of the Konaruto Strait to the west and south of the island.
Getting there
- The Naruto City Ferry provides free boat transportation to the island.
- Tokushima Prefectural Road 11 passes directly through the island for vehicle access.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Takashima Open in Google Maps
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