Ujinajima
宇品島
An inhabited island in Hiroshima featuring a national park, military ruins, and a luxury hotel that hosted the G7 summit.
What it is
- An inhabited island in Hiroshima City connected to the mainland by the Akatsuki Bridge.
- A former military base that was officially annexed into the city in 1904.
- The western half of the island is protected as part of Setonaikai National Park.
- A small landmass of 0.47 square kilometers with a population of over 1,400 people.
What to see
- An old-growth forest consisting of evergreen broad-leaved trees.
- The Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima which served as the 49th G7 Summit venue.
- Historical remnants of anti-aircraft artillery batteries from the island's military era.
- The Ujinajima Lighthouse which originally functioned as an army signal tower.
- Natural views from the island's highest point at 57 meters above sea level.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Ujinajima Open in Google Maps
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