Nagashima

Overview

Nagashima is a small island belonging to Setouchi City in Okayama Prefecture, lying southeast of Mushiake Bay amid the calm waters of the Seto Inland Sea.

Highlights

• ●Quiet island scenery southeast of Mushiake Bay
• ●A boundary line separating it from neighboring Kounoshima to the north and Otabujima to the east
• ●Differing interpretations of whether it belongs to the Hinase Islands
• ●A tranquil island setting within Setouchi City

History

Nagashima is often counted among the Hinase Islands, but an old county boundary — now a city boundary within Setouchi — separates it from neighboring Kounoshima to the north and Otabujima to the east. Because of this boundary, some argue that Nagashima does not actually belong to the Hinase Islands, and interpretations of the island's classification vary.

Map

34.6754, 134.2422 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Check transportation options to Nagashima from the Setouchi City side before departing
2. 2Take in the Seto Inland Sea views across Mushiake Bay from around the island
3. 3Trace the island's position relative to Kounoshima and Otabujima on a map to understand its geographic boundary
4. 4Extend the trip to sightseeing spots on the Setouchi City mainland

Did you know?

💡 An interesting point when thinking about how the island is classified is that the old county boundary separating Nagashima from Kounoshima and Otabujima is the basis for the view that Nagashima falls outside the Hinase Islands, even though it is often grouped with them.

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