Himakajima

#2285 among destinations in Japan

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Himakajima is an inhabited island in Mikawa Bay in Aichi Prefecture, Japan off the coast of the Chita Peninsula, which is administered by the town of Minamichita, Aichi. All of the island is within the borders of the Mikawa-wan Quasi-National Park. It draws many tourists who come to eat the octopus and blowfish caught off the island and prepared there, to enjoy the onsen, to fish, or to spend time on the beach. Per the 2015 Japanese census, the island had a population of 1896 people in 607 households. ()

Alternative names: Area: 190.27 acres (0.2973 mi²)Coordinates: 34°42'14"N, 137°0'21"E

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Himakajima – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Minamichita, Shinojima.

4.9 miW
Town
Minamichita
125 min walk • One of the town's main attractions is Utsumi Beach, a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports. The clear blue waters and soft sandy shores make it the perfect place to relax and unwind. Visitors can also explore the nearby fishing port, where they can...
1.7 miS
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Shinojima
43 min walk • Shinojima is an inhabited island in Mikawa Bay on the Pacific coast of Japan. The island is administered as part of the town of Minamichita in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 2015, the island's population was 1,653 inhabitants in 622 households. All of the island is within the borders of the Mikawa-wan Quasi-National Park.