Ikitsuki Island

Overview

Ikitsuki Island is an inhabited island to the northwest of Hirado Island in Nagasaki Prefecture, the whole of which belongs to the city of Hirado. Before the founding of the present city of Hirado on October 1, 2005, it was part of Ikitsuki town in Kitamatsuura district. It is linked to Hirado Island by a bridge.

Highlights

• ●An inhabited island lying northwest of Hirado Island
• ●An island wholly belonging to the city of Hirado, Nagasaki
• ●A setting linked to Hirado Island by a bridge
• ●A long, narrow form about 10 km north to south and 2 km east to west

History

The whole of Ikitsuki Island belongs to the city of Hirado in Nagasaki Prefecture. Before the founding of the present city of Hirado on October 1, 2005, it was part of Ikitsuki town in Kitamatsuura district. With the opening of the Ikitsuki Great Bridge in 1991, the island became directly connected to Hirado Island.

Map

33.3864, 129.4307 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Cross the bridge from Hirado Island onto Ikitsuki Island
2. 2Follow the island while noting its long, narrow north-south form
3. 3Tour the eastern and western sides of the island, which differ in terrain
4. 4Take in the settlements of this inhabited island

Did you know?

💡 Ikitsuki Island is a long, narrow island, about 10 km north to south and 2 km east to west.

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