Overview
Ogawashima is a small island lying off the coast of Yobuko-cho in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, and administratively belongs to Karatsu.
Highlights
- ●A small island off the coast of Yobuko-cho in Karatsu City
- ●A compact community recorded at 294 residents in 142 households
- ●The particular travel experience of crossing by boat from Yobuko
- ●A quiet fishing-village atmosphere around the island
History
Detailed historical records for the island are limited here, but as of November 2021 the population was recorded at 294 people in 142 households, figures that point to a small, close-knit community.
Access
Since the island lies offshore from Yobuko-cho, reaching it generally involves a boat crossing from a port such as Yobuko on the mainland side. Sailing frequency and schedules can change, so it is worth checking current information with Karatsu City or local tourist information before visiting.
Best season
As a visit involves crossing open water, the calmer conditions from spring through autumn tend to make travel easier, though sailings can be affected by weather.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Head to Yobuko-cho in Karatsu City and check boat information for the island
- 2Cross by boat to Ogawashima
- 3Walk around the small settlement to take in its atmosphere
- 4Return to Yobuko port and combine the trip with other sightseeing around Karatsu
Did you know?
💡 The recorded population of 294 people across 142 households as of November 2021 gives a sense of just how compact this island community is.
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