Tobase Island
戸馳島
A rural island in Kumamoto connected by bridge, known for its orchid cultivation, citrus groves, and ancient shell mound ruins.
What it is
- A small island in the northern Yatsushiro Sea belonging to Uki City.
- A former independent village that became part of the mainland municipality in 1955.
- An agricultural hub specializing in orchids, snapdragons, and marguerite flowers.
- A center for local aquaculture producing clams and prawns.
What to see
- The Hamansu Shell Mound containing pottery and bones from the Jomon period.
- Extensive greenhouses dedicated to the cultivation of various orchid species.
- Agricultural fields growing mandarin oranges and sweet summer oranges.
- The Tobase Bridge which connects the island to the Uto Peninsula.
Getting there
- Access the island via the new bridge that opened in March 2019.
- Local public transportation is limited to a reservation-based shared taxi service.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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