Island Spots in Aichi Area

  • Himakajima Island
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    Aichi Pref. Chitagunminamichitachou Himakajima
    This remote island is located in the Mikawa-wan Quasi-National Park, in Mikawa Bay, Minamichita-cho, Chita County, Aichi Prefecture. It is famous as an island of octopus and blowfish, where visitors can enjoy eating fresh seafood. In addition, every year from May to September, visitors can enjoy events such as dolphin petting and various other activities.
  • Takeshima Island
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    Aichi Pref. Gamagorishi Takeshimachou
    An uninhabited island floating in Miura Bay; the entire island was designated a Natural Monument in 1930. Just 1.9 hectares in size, the island is small; 238 varieties of warm climate plants spread across 65 families grow on the island. Takeshima Bridge, 387 meters in length, connects the island to the mainland; couples crossing it are said to be tied together. There are five Shinto shrines on the island, including Yaotomi-jinja Shrine, considered one of seven great Benzaiten shrines in Japan. The shrine is believed to improve fortunes, provide luck in love and marriage, and grant easy childbirth.
  • Sakushima Island
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    Aichi Pref. Nishioshi Isshikichousakushima
    This island is the largest in Mikawa Bay. It is famous as an island of modern art, with many art projects being carried out. At the island's inns and cafeterias, visitors can enjoy fresh seafood dishes such as Oasaridon (rice bowl topped with big asari clam) and Sashimi set meals. Many tourists also visit the island for day trips.
  • Shino Island
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    Aichi Pref. Chitagunminamichitachou Shinojima
    This island is located between Chita Peninsula, Minamichita-cho, Chita County and Atsumi Peninsula. It is a beautiful location, where visitors can enjoy the natural surroundings of the 800-meter beach, and Manyo no Oka and Tanahashiura, which were chosen as one of Japan Sunset Best 100. It is also known as a famous spot for Torafugu blowfish, and has an abundance of seafood. Minamichita-Town Tsuri Tengoku,ShinojimaIslandfishing pond is also very popular. For centuries, the island has sent a tribute of sea bream to Ise Grand Shrine, and every year, on October 12th, the Onbe Tai Houno Festival is held here.
  • Nojima Island
    Travel / Tourism
    Aichi Chita-gun Minamichitacho
  • Kijima Island
    Travel / Tourism
    Aichi Chita-gun Minamichitacho
  • Tsukumijima Island
    Travel / Tourism
    Aichi Chita-gun Minamichitacho
  • Kajishima Island
    Travel / Tourism
    Aichi Nishio-shi Kiracho Miyazaki
  • Maejima Island
    Travel / Tourism
    Aichi Nishio-shi Higashihazucho
  • Okinoshima Island
    Travel / Tourism
    Aichi Nishio-shi Higashihazucho
  • Mikawaoshima Island
    Travel / Tourism
    Aichi Gamagori-shi Miyacho

Aichi Areas

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Aichi is a prefecture of great natural beauty with Nagoya city at its heart, a busy hub home to a labyrinth of underground shops and the 17th-century Nagoya Castle. Castles are easy to find in this history-rich prefecture, but the highlight for history buffs has to be the Museum Meiji-mura, where preserved buildings from the turn of the 20th century are displayed in all their grandeur in an outdoor museum.

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