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Suo-Oshima Island
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Suo-Oshima Island
周防大島
4.2Est. 120Suo-Oshima, Chugoku
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Overview
Seto Inland Sea island with Hawaiian emigration heritage, mikan orchards, and quiet beaches.
Called 'Hawaii of Yamaguchi' due to deep ties with Hawaiian emigration in the early 1900s, this Seto Inland Sea island celebrates its Aloha heritage with a Hawaiian festival each summer. The 138-square-kilometer island has quiet beaches, mikan (citrus) orchards covering hillsides, and a marine bridge connecting to Honshu. Local specialties include mikan hot pot and island-brewed shochu.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 周防大島
- Nearest station
- Iwakuni Station (40 min drive)
- Payment
- Cards accepted
- Reservations
- not required
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