Overview
Shoura Island is one of the islands making up the Nagashima archipelago within the Amakusa Islands, belonging to Nagashima, Izumi District, Kagoshima Prefecture. It has a population of about 500 and is also known by the alternative name Motoura Island. The island comprises three districts: Shirase, Motoura, and Kuzuwa.
Highlights
- ●One of the islands forming the Nagashima archipelago
- ●Made up of the Shirase, Motoura and Kuzuwa districts
- ●Also known by the name Motoura Island
- ●An island with a population of around 500
History
The Shoura area also takes in part of the main island of Nagashima and the nearby islands of Nojima, Kuroshima and Takeshima; Shoura Island itself makes up most of the ōaza of Shoura.
Access
The island belongs to Nagashima in Izumi District, Kagoshima Prefecture, and together with the neighbouring islands forms the Nagashima archipelago.
Best season
A season of settled weather is the most comfortable time to enjoy the scenery of this sea-girt island.
Map
32.2413, 130.1715 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Look out over the Shirase district
- 2Walk through the Motoura district
- 3Continue on to the Kuzuwa district
- 4Take in the neighbouring islands from the coast
Did you know?
💡 Shoura Island is also known by the alternative name Motoura Island.
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