Use Island

What it is

• A coastal island located at the southern end of the Odo Peninsula in Nagasaki.
• The island sits within Omura Bay directly opposite the Koguchi settlement.
• It is connected to the mainland by the Koguchi Bridge across a narrow strait.

What to see

• The Koguchi Bridge which was originally built in 1948 and replaced in 1996.
• A dedicated pedestrian and bicycle bridge located to the west of the main bridge.
• The Koguchi Strait which measures approximately 10 meters in width.
• Views of the surrounding Omura Bay area from the island coastline.

Getting there

• Buses run from JR Nagasaki Station to the Koguchi Port area.
• Boats travel from Nagaura Port to Koguchi Port in 15 minutes.
• The island is accessible by car or bicycle via the Koguchi Bridge.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.