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An uninhabited, forested island just off Tomonoura reachable by a 5-minute ferry, sitting entirely within Setonaikai National Park. It is known for a coastal trail past five-coloured volcanic rock formations, a mineral-rich hot spring, and a quiet swimming beach with almost no development.

Best season

Late spring to early autumn (swimming · Hiking); year-round for the coastal trail

Crowd level

Hidden gem

Rating

4.3· 158 reviews

Nearest station

JR Fukuyama Station (bus + ferry onward)

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