Osakikamijima, situated in Hiroshima Prefecture and adjacent to Shimanami Kaido, is a serene island in the Seto Inland Sea. It can be conveniently reached from Takehara City via ferry. Although the island was previously thriving due to its shipbuilding industry, it is not immune to the population decline in rural Japan. To address this issue, the local government has taken proactive measures to encourage people to move to the town. These efforts include facilitating property sales, offering affordable temporary housing, and establishing a distinctive international school.
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More info about this trip:
Masuya Restaurant (Takehara)
https://www.takeharakankou.jp/gourmet/18412
Sanyo Shosen Ferry (from Takehara)
http://sanyo-shosen.jp/index.html
Habu Shosen Highspeed Boat (from Takehara)
Omishima Blue Line Ferry (from Imabari)
http://omishima-bl.net/#routemap
Hotel Seifukan
https://hotel-seifukan.co.jp/
Rental Cycles/Scooters/Cars (Osakikamijima Tourist Bureau)
https://osakikamijima-navi.jp/rental
Hiroshima Akiya Bank, Minto
https://minto-hiroshima.jp/
Trial House Okushi
https://www.town.osakikamijima.hiroshima.jp/kurashi/sumai/1/1/2516.html
Hiroshima Global Academy
Kiyoura Maru (container ship)
https://www.suzuyomarine.co.jp/news/info_230804.html