Oshima Island
Ehime Prefecture · Japan
Oshima was another base of the Murakami pirates and there is a small museum dedicated to them here. At the southern end of the island a great viewpoint at the top of 300 meter high Mount Kirosan offers panoramic views and there are two places where short scenic boat trips can be taken.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Oshima, the southernmost significant link in the remarkable chain of islands known as the Shimanami Kaido. As we stand here at the precipice of the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge, we find ourselves on an island that serves as…
Listen in the app2The Northern Ramp — A Gentle Descent to Shiraama
As we depart from the main span of the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge and begin our descent onto Oshima, notice the intentionality of the path beneath your feet. The ramp is engineered with a gentle gradient, a specific requirement to…
Listen in the app3The Coastal Road — Stone Walls and Maritime Rhythms
Walking along the coastal road of Oshima, one is immediately struck by the prevalence of stone. The masonry here is not merely functional; it is an art form. …
Listen in the app4The Old Port — A Glimpse of Meiji-Era Ambition
As we approach the older port areas of Oshima, we find ourselves at the heart of the island's historical maritime commerce. During the Meiji and Taisho periods, these docks were bustling centers of activity, serving as the…
Listen in the app5The Inland Groves — Citrus and Seclusion
Moving inland away from the salt spray of the coast, the character of Oshima shifts once more. The steep slopes are dominated by citrus groves, a hallmark of the Seto Inland Sea region. …
Listen in the app6The Bridge Anchorage — A Study in Concrete and Power
Returning toward the infrastructure of the Shimanami Kaido, we arrive at the massive concrete structure known as the shared anchorage. This is where the colossal suspension cables of the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge are secured to the…
Listen in the app7The Lookout Point — Observing the 'Rapids of the Sea'
Our final stop on Oshima brings us to a strategic lookout point overlooking the Kurushima Strait. From here, the three-stage suspension bridge stretches out before you like a giant's thread, connecting Oshima to the mainland of…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our journey across the southern anchor of the Kurushima bridges, I hope you carry with you more than just the memory of a spectacular view. Oshima is a place of profound dualities: the massive scale of the bridge…
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What is Oshima Island?
Oshima Island is a place in Ehime Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Ehime Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 34.1262, 132.9797 |
| Last updated |