Tomogashima Island

Mysterious uninhabited island with traces of military fortifications

The four islands of Jinojima, Torashima, Kamijima, and Okinoshima are collectively called Tomogashima. On clear days, Awaji Island and Rokko can be seen. The island was used as a military fortress from the Meiji Era until World War II. Even today, there are ruins of gun emplacements and other structures reminiscent of that history. The island is home to deer, squirrels, peacocks, and other animals, and is a good place for nature observation and recreation, including hiking, playing on the shore, fishing, visiting turret ruins, and camping, and can be fully enjoyed on a day trip from the Keihanshin area.

Information

Name
Tomogashima Island
友ヶ島
Link
Official Site
Address
Kada, Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture
Telephone number
073-435-1234
Admission fee

Round-trip boat fare from Kada Port
Adults  2,200 yen
Children 1,100 yen

Access

24 min. by train from Nankai Wakayama-shi Station → 15 min. on foot from Kada Station on the Nankai Kada Line → 20 min. by boat from Kada Port

Area
Wakayama Wakayama city
Category
Oceans, Coasts, Capes, Peninsulas, Island Movie, Drama, Commercial filming location Historic sites, Cultural properties, Buildings

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Wakayama city

Wakayama

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