Overview
Mitsugoshima is a small island in the Seto Inland Sea, part of the Shiwaku Islands off Sakaide City, Kagawa Prefecture. The Great Seto Bridge (Seto Ohashi) passes over the island, creating a distinctive scene where bridge, sea, and island come together. The silhouette of the island beneath the bridge is a memorable Seto Inland Sea view.
Highlights
- ●The island crossed by the Great Seto Bridge
- ●A Seto Inland Sea island silhouette of the Shiwaku Islands
- ●Panorama of bridge piers and sea
- ●Calm sea views off Sakaide City
History
Mitsugoshima belongs to the Shiwaku Islands and lies off the coast of Sakaide City. The Great Seto Bridge crosses over the island, and it is known in connection with that structure.
Access
The island is located off Sakaide City, Kagawa Prefecture, as one of the Shiwaku Islands in the Seto Inland Sea. As there is no common route to land on the island itself, it is best viewed from the Great Seto Bridge or nearby lookout points. Please check maps and official information for exact routes.
Best season
Clear autumn and winter days, when the air is crisp and views over the Seto Inland Sea open up, are recommended, and daytime front-lighting brings out the outlines of the bridge and island.
Map
34.3736, 133.8225 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Head from central Sakaide toward the Great Seto Bridge
- 2View Mitsugoshima from the bridge or a lookout point
- 3Enjoy the Shiwaku Islands and Seto Inland Sea scenery
- 4Take photos at a nearby viewpoint
Did you know?
💡 The Great Seto Bridge runs right over this tiny island, offering the unusual sight of a bridge and island merged into one scene.
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