Overview
Iki Island is an offshore island making up the city of Iki in Nagasaki Prefecture, floating in the Tsushima Strait between Kyushu and Tsushima. Measuring about 17 km north to south and 14 km east to west, it covers roughly 133.92 square kilometers with a gentle terrain rising to a highest point of about 213 m. Together with its surrounding isles it forms the Iki Islands and lies within the Iki-Tsushima Quasi-National Park.
Highlights
- ●Views of the island floating in the Tsushima Strait
- ●Rich nature within the Iki-Tsushima Quasi-National Park
- ●Distillery culture as the birthplace of barley shochu
- ●Coastal scenery shaped by the gentle terrain
History
The entire island belongs to the city of Iki and is home to about 28,941 people. With its neighboring islands it makes up the Iki Islands, and along with nearby Tsushima it is designated part of the Iki-Tsushima Quasi-National Park. Iki is also known as the birthplace of Japanese barley shochu, an origin said to reach back to the era of the Mongol invasions.
Access
The island is the city of Iki, set in the Tsushima Strait between Kyushu and Tsushima. Reaching it from the mainland is generally done by ferry or air, but check current routes and services on maps and official information.
Best season
Spring to early summer, when the seas are calm and mild, and summer, when marine activities are at their best, are recommended. The gentle terrain and coastal scenery are ideal for a relaxed visit.
Map
33.7833, 129.7167 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Travel from the mainland to Iki Island by ferry or air
- 2Tour the island's coastlines and scenic spots
- 3Visit a barley shochu distillery to sample island culture
- 4Enjoy views of the Iki Islands and the Tsushima Strait
Did you know?
💡 Iki Island is regarded as the birthplace of Japanese barley shochu, and seven barley shochu distilleries carry on the tradition on the island today.
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