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Overview
Tsukumojima is a small island of the Geiyo Islands belonging to Imabari City in Ehime Prefecture. It is an uninhabited islet about 600 meters in circumference, floating roughly 400 meters southeast off Tomoura on the eastern shore of Oshima. With no showy tourist facilities, it is best appreciated from the sea routes nearby or from the Oshima shore, a quiet islet that embodies the multi-island beauty of the Seto Inland Sea.
Highlights
- ●A small uninhabited islet about 600 meters in circumference off Oshima
- ●A quiet silhouette that shapes the multi-island beauty of the Seto Inland Sea
- ●Unadorned natural views seen from the Oshima shore
- ●One scene in an island-hopping journey glimpsed from the water
History
As an uninhabited island, Tsukumojima has few detailed records of large structures or special facilities. It has simply endured as one of countless islets scattered across the Seto Inland Sea, keeping time alongside the surrounding waters and the life of nearby Oshima. For details on its origins and history, please refer to official or local sources.
Access
The islet lies off the eastern shore of Oshima at roughly 34.15 degrees north and 133.09 degrees east. As it is uninhabited, regular landing services are unlikely; the usual way to enjoy it is to view it from the Oshima waterfront or from boats passing nearby. Please confirm any boat access or sightseeing options through official sources.
Best season
From spring through autumn, when the calm waters of the Seto Inland Sea spread wide, is ideal for enjoying the island's silhouette and the colors of the sea. On clear days with fresh air, the layered outlines of the scattered islands look especially beautiful.
Map
34.1471, 133.0853 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Stand on the waterfront near Tomoura on Oshima's eastern shore and look out to Tsukumojima offshore
- 2View the islet amid the multi-island scenery from a passing boat
- 3Capture the colors of the sea and the layered islands in photographs
- 4Combine it with other scenic spots on Oshima for a Seto Inland Sea island tour
Did you know?
💡 The name Tsukumojima (literally ninety-nine islands) appears in various places, but this one is an uninhabited islet about 600 meters around off Oshima in Imabari. The number ninety-nine suggests abundance, a fitting name for the multi-island scenery of the Seto Inland Sea.
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