Yashima

What it is

• The southernmost island in Yamaguchi Prefecture located twelve kilometers offshore from Honshu.
• A landmass of four square kilometers formed by three sections connected by sandbars.
• A quiet community where local legends claim the Taira clan settled long ago.
• A former source of emigration to Hawaii during the Meiji period.

What to see

• The Kashiwa and Byakushin plant community which is a protected prefectural natural monument.
• Traditional island infrastructure including a local medical clinic and a post office.
• Narrow paths and walkways unsuitable for large vehicles across the island terrain.

Getting there

• A regular ferry service operates three times daily from Kaminoseki Port.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.