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The island of Sakushima in Mikawa Bay is a remote island in Nishio, known for its rich nature and art. A variety of art works are scattered around the island, and you can enjoy watching the art while walking. Scenery such as beautiful coastline and long-lying settlements is also one of the highlights. Let's enjoy Sakujima gourmet with plenty of grace of Mikawa Bay.
How to get to the remote island of Saku
Since Sakujima is a remote island, we will go to the island using a ferry from "Isshiki Port" in Nishio City. Let's check how to get there first.
It takes about two hours from Nagoya Station to Sakujima by public transport. First, head to Nishio Station, and from there, move to Isshiki Port. The liner from "Isshiki Port" is served seven flights a day, and stays at Sakujima's "West Port", then "East Port". The duration is 20-25 minutes. Depending on the spot you want to go around and the walking route, choose whether to disembark at West Port or East Port.
The onshore distance between West Port and East Port is approximately 2km, and can be moved by walking; or can also be rotated by bicycle rental.
[Access]
* For public transportation
[Nagoya-shi → Nishio Station] About 25 minutes from "Meitetsu Nagoya Station" to "Shin-Anjo Station" on the Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line Limited; and about 20 minutes from "Shin-Anjo Station" to "Nishio Station" on the Meitetsu Nishio Line Express.
[Nishio Station → Isshiki Port] Take the Meitetsu Eastern Transportation Bus from Meitetsu Nishio Station, arrive at the boat stop for Sakushima, about 30 minutes
[Isshiki Port → Sakujima] 20 minutes to the west port of Sakujima and 25 minutes to the east port by ferry from Isshiki Port
[Major spots]
Near West Port: Ohirune House, Benten Salon, Black Wall West Settlement, Kleingarten
Near East Port: Minshuku/Canteen, East House, Tsutshima/Oshima, Bathing Beach, Sea God
Enjoy the island of art with a tour of the works on the island
Sakushima is called the island of art because there are 22 works on the island and two on the mainland (Isshiki Port), a total of 24 art works. Most of the works are outdoors, and they are located facing the sea or in a place where you can see the sea, so there is plenty of feeling of liberation. You can not only look at it, but also stand or sit on the work and play, so you can feel the art more familiar. The recommended works are "Ohirune House", "East House", and "Sakujima's Secret Base/Apollo". Let's enjoy the works that shine in the beautiful scenery of Saku Island.
■ Ohiru House
Location: Ishigaki Coast
Author: Yuuki Minamikawa
Production: 2004 (2013 re-produced/2023 re-produced)
■ East House
Location: Oshima Pier Pocket Park
Author: Yuuki Minamikawa
Production: 2010
In Sakujima, an "Art Picnic" is conducted throughout the year, which covers works on the island. When you get a map of the island and a stamp sheet at each of the ferry stations, collect stamps of the art works you stop by. It is up to me whether to start from West Port or East Port and finish, whether to go around all 24 works, and whether to look around only the works I care about. It takes about half a day to walk around the island and about two hours for a bicycle. If you want to go around efficiently, it is recommended to rent a bicycle at a shop near Seigang and Dongang.
■Parking of seagulls
Location: Oura Beach
Author: Takato Kimura
Production: 2005
■ Sea God
Location: Jongnen Temple
Author: Toru Matsuoka
Production: 2003
Enjoy the scenery and gourmet!
Sakujima is a small remote island with an area of about 1.81 square meters and a total extension of the coastline of about 11km. 80% of the island is satoyama, and rich nature is spread throughout. It is full of places to see, such as the tree-lined Yabusebaki road where flower tunnels can be seen, the Shinya coast with beautiful layers of layers, and the Hatagasaki where you can see the perfect view of the sunset. It is also dotted with charming spots that invite nostalgia, including the black-walled West Settlement, which is lined with old-fashioned houses, and Benten Island, which is surrounded by bamboo forests. Let's take a walk in search of not only famous spots but also your own one-time spot.
Sakujima is a treasure house of fresh seafood. In addition to the octopus, large clams caught throughout the year, and the taste blue crab in early autumn, you can enjoy the blessings of the sea in Mikawa Bay. Not only boiled fish and sashimi, but also as a gourmet unique to Sakushima, let's taste large clam bowl, boiled octopus, and Konowata. There are cafeterias and cafes around West Port and East Port, so it's recommended to get ready for a walk on the island.
