lies an island where only 20 people live
watched over by its most ancient resident,
the great camphor tree, Okusu.
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【General Visitors March Through May 2024】
The ferry to Shishijima Island can only accomodate 70 people per trip. Priority will be given to island residents. If you are unable to board the ferry, you can call a water taxi or take an indirect ferry from Suda Port.
Water Taxi: +81 090-1598-5885
Follow the link below for ferry timetables and parking information:
https://www.city.mitoyo.lg.jp/kakuka/seisaku/koutsuu/1_1/1_3/2670.html
【Group Tours March Through May 2024】
Group tours to Skyview Meadow are likely to encounter difficulties boarding the ferry to Shishijima Island. It is strongly recommended to charter a boat for your group.
Rental Tour Boat Seto Pirika(TEL:0875-24-9133)
Awashima Ferry also offers chartered service: +81 0875-83-3204
Recently there has been a significant increase in travel to Shishijima Island. The ferry to the island runs just 3 times each day, and can only accommodate a limited number of passengers. Boarding priority will be given to island residents, so visitors may be unable to board the ferry in the event that it reaches capacity.
The majority of Shishijima residents are elderly, and there are no medical facilities on the island. To protect the residents, anyone visiting the island should take precautions against the transmission of Covid 19, such as wearing a mask, etc.
Thank you for your cooperation.
The majority of Shishijima residents are elderly, and there are no medical facilities on the island. To protect the residents, anyone visiting the island should take precautions against the transmission of Covid 19, such as wearing a mask, etc.
Thank you for your cooperation.
▲A sweeping view of the Setouchi
▲Okusu, the 1200 year-old camphor tree
▲Formerly know as “Flower Island”
▲Flowers dotted about
Shishijima Island Destinations
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樹齢1200年の大楠
Okusu - Okusu lives in the heart of Shishijima Island. This 1200 year-old camphor tree watches over its home with a silent mysticism. Be sure to wear your hiking shoes, as the path to visit is steep and can be slippery. Come in mid-July to see Okusu surrounded by lilies.
20-minutes from Shishijima Port on foot.
▲Follow the signs to Okusu
▲Okusu itself
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楠の倉展望台
Camphor Overlook - Located just a few moments’ hike West from Okusu is this photogenic overlook. Take a break in the hand-constructed wooden pavilion, where the scenery is as refreshing as the breeze.
▲Just a short hike from Okusu
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志々島の休憩処 くすくす
Kusu-Kusu Cafe - Located inside a 100-year-old family home is the island’s only rest spot. This quaint little house is great for an ice cream or coffee break. They also have original souvenirs of the island!
Address: Shishijima Island 397 Takuma-cho, Mitoyo
Phone: 090-1598-5885 (Jpn Only)
Hours: 10:00am – 11:30am, 2:30pm – 3:50pm
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天空の花畑
Skyview Meadow - In the past, Shishijima Island was known as “Flower Island” for its abundant fields of flowers. The residents have recently begun to revive this name, and the first step is Skyview Meadow.
Sweet Williams: late April – late June
Moss Phlox: late March – late April
Marigolds: early April – early May
Hydrangeas: late May – mid-June
15 minutes from Shishijima Port
▲Marigolds
▲Sweet Williams
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Goats: Idols of the Island
- Some of the cutest and most popular residents of the island. They’re normally near the port, but sometimes they’re out in the fields, doing their job by keeping the grass short. Ask at Kusu-Kusu Cafe for help finding them.
- The island’s only lodgings are a traditional Japanese house surrounded by nature where guests are lulled to sleep by the sounds of the outdoors. Your stay includes plenty of cooking tools, but be sure to bring your ingredients and amenities, as there aren’t any stores on the island!
■Reserve your stay
Address: Shishijima Island 328 Takuma-cho, Mitoyo
Address: 328 Shishijima, Takuma-cho, Mitoyo Kagawa (香川県三豊市詫間町志々島328)
Phone: 090-1598-5885 (Jpn Only) -
ゲストハウス きんせんか
Guest House Kinsenka
Directions to Shishijima Island
Mitoyo Community BusTimetable
- Takuma
Station - Bus
20 min - Takuma Chosha
Bus Stop - Walk
2 min - Miyanoshita
Port - Ferry
20 min - Shishijima
Port
FerryTimetable
- Miyanoshita
Port - Ferry
20 min - Shishijima Port
Contact Awashima Kisen Ferry 0875-83-3204 (Jpn only)
★Please purchase tickets from the vending machine on board.
Parking is available for free around Miyanoshita port. Please consult the map (updated March 12, 2023) for parking locations.
Additional information can be found on the Mitoyo municipal website (Japanese only).
Water Taxi
- ・Phone: 090-1598-5885 (Jpn Only)
・See their website (Jpn only)
Map of Shishijima IslandGuide Map 2Guide Map 1
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Preparing for Your Visit
- ○The island has many stairs and narrow paths that cars and bikes cannot fit through.
・Most of the island can only be reached on foot.
・Shishijima Island is not handicap accessible.
・Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. - ○There are no shops on the island. We recommend:
・a hand towel (for wiping off sweat)
・drinks and snacks - ○In Summer, the island is home to an especially large insect population. We recommend:
・Bug repellant
・Long sleeves and long pants
Recommended Courses
- Standard Course Estimated Time: 2½ Hours
- Shishijima
Port - 1 min.
- Kusu-Kusu
Cafe - 20 min.
- Okusu
- 2 min.
- Camphor
Overlook - 20 min.
- Goats
- 3 min.
- Kusu-Kusu
Cafe - 1 min.
- Shishijima
Port
- Shishijima
Port - 1 min.
- Kusu-Kusu
Cafe - 20 min.
- Okusu
- 2 min.
- Camphor
Overlook - 20 min.
- Skyview
Meadow - 20 min.
- Goats
- 3 min.
- Kusu-Kusu
Cafe - 1 min.
- Shishijima
Port
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Contact
- Mitoyo Tourism and Exchange Authority
Phone: 0875-56-5880 (Closed Tuesdays) - Email Us