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Shimanourashima

[An extraordinary 10-minute speedboat ride] A diving and snorkeling mecca! Japan's best coral reefs and blue ocean

It is the only remote island in Nobeoka City, floating in the Pacific Ocean surrounded by coral reefs.
There are many scenic spots scattered throughout the island where you can enjoy panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean.
The nostalgic atmosphere of a traditional Japanese fishing village remains, as if time has stood still.
The vibrant Rhododendron dilatatum flowers, a sight rarely seen elsewhere, grow in clusters and bloom all at once around Mt. Tomibayama from late April to early May.
The seas around Shimanoura Island are a treasure trove of coral reefs. It boasts some of the largest table corals in Japan and is known as a mecca for marine sports such as diving.
On Shimanoura Island, you can experience a lifestyle unique to remote islands where traditional culture thrives.
Surrounded by a rich sea, fishing is a thriving industry. The intricate topography known as the Hyuga Sea provides excellent fishing grounds.
If you climb Tonbayama, which is 186m above sea level, you can get a panoramic view of the island.
You can also take a sightseeing boat tour around the island, where you can see the emerald green sea up close.
There is a legend that the coffin of the queen of the Mexican Civil War is buried on Okino Kojima, an island floating off the coast of Shimanoura Island.
The legend of the Mexican Queen's Gold is passed down on Shimanoura Island, and the cross serves as its symbol, making it a popular attraction for sightseeing boat tours.
It is the only remote island in Nobeoka City, floating in the Pacific Ocean surrounded by coral reefs.
There are many scenic spots scattered throughout the island where you can enjoy panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean.
The nostalgic atmosphere of a traditional Japanese fishing village remains, as if time has stood still.
The vibrant Rhododendron dilatatum flowers, a sight rarely seen elsewhere, grow in clusters and bloom all at once around Mt. Tomibayama from late April to early May.
The seas around Shimanoura Island are a treasure trove of coral reefs. It boasts some of the largest table corals in Japan and is known as a mecca for marine sports such as diving.
On Shimanoura Island, you can experience a lifestyle unique to remote islands where traditional culture thrives.
Surrounded by a rich sea, fishing is a thriving industry. The intricate topography known as the Hyuga Sea provides excellent fishing grounds.
If you climb Tonbayama, which is 186m above sea level, you can get a panoramic view of the island.
You can also take a sightseeing boat tour around the island, where you can see the emerald green sea up close.
There is a legend that the coffin of the queen of the Mexican Civil War is buried on Okino Kojima, an island floating off the coast of Shimanoura Island.
The legend of the Mexican Queen's Gold is passed down on Shimanoura Island, and the cross serves as its symbol, making it a popular attraction for sightseeing boat tours.

Just a 10-minute high-speed boat ride from Uraki Port in Nobeoka City, Shimanourashima, located off the coast of Nobeoka City, is a nostalgic Japanese fishing village where time seems to have stopped. Surrounded by a beautiful ria coastline and emerald green sea, this remote island offers an extraordinary experience.

The rich seas nurtured by the Kuroshio Current are a mecca for rock fishing and diving. Colorful coral reefs spread out beneath the surface, and dynamic seascapes await, including the Senkanme cave formed by sea erosion. Once you arrive on the island, be sure to head to Tonbayama, which stands 186 meters above sea level. On the path leading to the summit, you'll find Kannon statues placed quietly at intervals of about 100 meters, allowing you to experience the island's ancient faith. The 360-degree panoramic view from the observation deck you reach is truly breathtaking. Why not forget the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse yourself in the leisurely flow of island time on this island, which has been selected as one of the "100 Island Treasures"?

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Basic Information

Name

Shimanourashima

Name(confirm)

Island Urashima

Address


Shimauracho, Nobeoka City, Miyazaki Prefecture

Access

■JR Nobeoka Station → Uraki Port (approximately 20 minutes by car) 10 minutes by high-speed boat or 20 minutes by car ferry

Parking

Yes, free

Phone Number

0982-43-0723

FAX

0982-43-0723

Contact

Nobeoka City Hall, Shimaura Branch Office

Related websites

https://www.city.nobeoka.miyazaki.jp/map/9918.html
https://www.shimanoura.com/

Remarks

Departing from Uraki Port
<High-speed boat> 7:30-18:50
<Ferry> 7:55-17:30
*Some services are suspended on weekends and holidays. For details, please check the Nippo Kisen business information.
https://www.city.nobeoka.miyazaki.jp/soshiki/4/2870.html



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