Tomogashima

Info

Address:

Miyama, Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture

Public Transportation:

About 20 minutes by Yugashima steamer (ferry) from Kada Port
Closed March-December Wednesday
From January to February only on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays

Tomogashima Kisen (Ferry)

Spot Category

Island

A southern country's land floating in the Aoan Strait

Tomogashima, a southern-country paradise floating in the Jianan Strait, is an exotic spot where rich nature and historical heritage coexist under the generic name of Jinoshima, Torajima, Kamishima, and Okinoshima.
The Okinoshima island, which can be landed, is dotted with gun battery tracks that leave the image of a former fortress era, and among them the brick ruins of the "3rd Battery Remains" have become a big topic as if they were lost in the world of anime. Soak up your hike as you enjoy the fantastic landscape woven by the blue sea and deep greenery, and the quietly decaying historical heritage. The only means of landing is the ferry. Please check the timetable and fare from the following homepage.

Tomogashima Information Center TEL:073-459-0314

Wakayama City Tourism Division TEL:073-435-1234

Tomogashima Cruise

Tomogashima is known as "an island reminiscent of the world of anime", and on this cruise you will enjoy a panoramic view of the island from the top of the ship.
The remains of the gun battery seen from the sea and the training hall of the actors (Ennogyoja) are powerful. You can also see the exquisite scenery created by the rich nature, such as Kamijima and Torajima. There, the thoughts of the predecessors of the Meiji era and the mysterious nature coexist. Why not meet the charm of the new Tomogashima on board that you can't taste in a walk around the island.

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