Wakamatsu Island
若松島
The fourth largest Goto island featuring historic churches, mountainous terrain, and scenic coastal views within Saikai National Park.
What it is
- The fourth largest island in the Goto archipelago located between Narushima and Nakadorijima.
- A mountainous region where fishing is the primary industry due to limited flat land.
- Part of Saikai National Park with a history of Christian migration dating back to 1772.
- A community belonging to Shinkamigoto Town with a population of over sixteen hundred people.
What to see
- The Taihei Church and Doinoura Church established by families from the Sotome area.
- Torigoe Mountain which stands as the highest peak at over three hundred meters.
- The Wakamatsu Bridge connecting the island to Nakadorijima via Kaminakajima.
- Coastal scenery and protected natural areas within the Saikai National Park boundaries.
Getting there
- Regular ferry services connect the island to Fukuejima and Narushima.
- Road access is available from Nakadorijima via the Wakamatsu Bridge.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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