The 10 Best Islands in Chugoku, Chugoku

February 26, 2022 Alice Mieles

Discover the best top things to do in Chugoku, Japan including Shiraishi Island, Miyajima, Katsura Island, Rosokujima, Okunoshima Island, Inujima, Mishima Island, Manabe Island, Kashira Island, Tsunoshima Island.
Restaurants in Chugoku

1. Shiraishi Island

Kasaoka Okayama Prefecture http://www.kasaoka-kankou.jp/island/shiraishijima
Excellent
54%
Good
43%
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3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 37 reviews

Shiraishi Island

Shiraishi, a tiny island with a population of 800 on the Seto Inland Sea, is only accessible by ferry.

2. Miyajima

Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi 738-8501 Hiroshima Prefecture +81 829-30-9141 http://visit-miyajima-japan.com/en/
Excellent
73%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
3%
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4.5 based on 4,815 reviews

Miyajima

Scenic site that includes the Itsukushima Shrine, Otorii Gate and visit to Mt. Misen.

Reviewed By iluv2eatntravel - San Diego, United States

It is nearly impossible to humanly describe the magnitude of what fascinating Miyajima island can offer - one has to experience it first hand. Definitely should be at the top of the list of any visit to Hiroshima. Please plan ahead as you would need a minimum of at least half a day as it should be enjoyed in a unhurried manner. It just seems that time slowed down on the island. If you can, go early and stay late. The island itself is amazingly explorable. Wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes. The buildings, especially the Itsukushima Shine with its gigantic ‘floating’ torii gate and nearby temples and pagodas have beautiful architectures that blends into the natural surroundings of sea, lush forests, and the misty Mount Misen. Wild and friendly deers roam its street freely. The residents of Miyajima were super friendly. Miyajima’s quaint town is filled with rustic buildings of shops and restaurants. Seafood served in the restaurants were delicious especially the grilled oysters freshly harvested in local waters. There are also some very scenic (potentially challenging) hiking trails up Mt Misen. If time is of the essence, and you are not able to hike the entire elevation of Mt Misen, take the ropeway up to near the top and then hike the rest of the way to the summit for some spell binding views at 1755 feet.

3. Katsura Island

Shimanecho, Kaga, Matsue 690-0401 Shimane Prefecture +81 852-85-2902
Excellent
43%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
14%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 7 reviews

Katsura Island

4. Rosokujima

Okinoshima-cho, Oki-gun Shimane Prefecture +81 8512-2-0787
Excellent
58%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
0%
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0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 40 reviews

Rosokujima

5. Okunoshima Island

Takehara Hiroshima Prefecture
Excellent
67%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 466 reviews

Okunoshima Island

Reviewed By TakahashiNaoko - Kawasaki, Japan

There are 700 or more wild rabbits ???? that live on this island.I bought rabbit food at the convenience store ???? close to Tadanoumi station ???? JR Kure line,very small station.We can also buy rabbit food at a ferry terminal.You can’t buy it on the island. Rabbits are used to tourists,they come near to take food so don’t forget to buy ???? food absolutely ☝????Rabbits eat food from a palm of the hand.It’s so cute and made me feel appeased????????????

6. Inujima

Saidaiji, Higashi-ku, Okayama 704-8153 Okayama Prefecture http://www.okayama-kanko.jp/setouchijikan/setouchi03.html
Excellent
59%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
2%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 46 reviews

Inujima

7. Mishima Island

Mishima, Hagi 758-0701 Yamaguchi Prefecture +81 838-23-3311 http://mishimakanko.sakura.ne.jp/index.html
Excellent
71%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 7 reviews

Mishima Island

8. Manabe Island

Manabeshima, Kasaoka 714-0037 Okayama Prefecture
Excellent
38%
Good
63%
Satisfactory
0%
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Manabe Island

9. Kashira Island

Hinasecho, Bizen 701-3204 Okayama Prefecture http://www.okayamaterada.com
Excellent
55%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
0%
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Kashira Island

10. Tsunoshima Island

Hohokucho Kanda ~ Tsunoshima, Shimonoseki 750-0000 Yamaguchi Prefecture
Excellent
38%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 214 reviews

Tsunoshima Island

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