Suo-Oshima Island

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Known as the "Hawaii of Setouchi," Suo-Oshima is a beautiful island where a tropical culture still lives on, stemming from a history of many islanders emigrating to Hawaii. The coastline circling the island is perfect as a drive course, and you will be healed by the endless blue sea and the beauty of the many scattered islands. In winter, you can enjoy a unique dish called "Mikan Nabe," and in summer, swimming and marine sports are popular. There are various sights such as historic shrines and temples and the "Japanese Overseas Migration Museum," which tells the history of emigration to Hawaii. Wrapped in the gentle flow of time and the nostalgic yet open atmosphere of the island, it is an area where you can take a slow trip to reset your mind and body.

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やまぐち映像図鑑 NO.164 瀬戸内クルージング［周防大島町］ | Setouchi Cruise [ Suooshima-town ]

やまぐち映像図鑑 NO.164 瀬戸内クルージング［周防大島町］ | Setouchi Cruise [ Suooshima-town ]

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やまぐち映像図鑑 NO.165 周防大島サイクリング［周防大島町］ | Suooshima Rental Bicycle [ Suooshima-town ]

やまぐち映像図鑑 NO.165 周防大島サイクリング［周防大島町］ | Suooshima Rental Bicycle [ Suooshima-town ]

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やまぐち映像図鑑 NO.029 太刀魚の鏡盛り［周防大島町］ | Splinter Fish Platter [ Suooshima-town ]

やまぐち映像図鑑 NO.029 太刀魚の鏡盛り［周防大島町］ | Splinter Fish Platter [ Suooshima-town ]

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やまぐち映像図鑑 NO.027 島カフェ02［周防大島町］ | Shima Café 02 [ Suooshima-town ]

やまぐち映像図鑑 NO.027 島カフェ02［周防大島町］ | Shima Café 02 [ Suooshima-town ]

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やまぐち映像図鑑 NO.026 島カフェ01［周防大島町］ | Shima Café 01 [ Suooshima-town ]

やまぐち映像図鑑 NO.026 島カフェ01［周防大島町］ | Shima Café 01 [ Suooshima-town ]

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やまぐち映像図鑑 NO.028 周防大島みかん鍋［周防大島町］ | Suo-Oshima Mandarin Hotpot [ Suooshima-town ]

やまぐち映像図鑑 NO.028 周防大島みかん鍋［周防大島町］ | Suo-Oshima Mandarin Hotpot [ Suooshima-town ]

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やまぐち映像図鑑 NO.025 周防大島のみかん狩り［周防大島町］ | Suo-Oshima Mandarin Picking [ Suooshima-town ]

やまぐち映像図鑑 NO.025 周防大島のみかん狩り［周防大島町］ | Suo-Oshima Mandarin Picking [ Suooshima-town ]

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Suo-Oshima Island

Address
4316 Oaza Kuga, Suo-Oshima-cho, Oshima-gun, Yamaguchi
Website
https://www.suo-oshima-kanko.net/
Operator
Suo-Oshima Tourism Association

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