Innoshima

A maritime fort, rarely found elsewhere in Japan, has been restored on this island known as the main base for the Innoshima Murakami family who were active as pirates in the Seto Inland Sea during the middle ages.
Other popular spots here include the Shirotakiyama and Innoshima Park, spots for for viewing the Seto inland sea, the Innoshima Flower Center where one can relax in the grassy open areas surrounded in flowers, the Ohamasaki Light House and Light House Museum, and the Innoshima Ohashi Memorial Park that features a camping ground.
The island is also known as the birthplace of famed Go (board game) player Shusaku Honinbo, as well as such Japanese citrus fruit varieties as the hassaku and anseikan.

Must see attractions

The site of Aoki Fort

This site is located at the top of the hill overlooking the bay on Innoshima Island.
The fort served as the main base for the Murakamis of Innoshima Island.

The site of Aokage Fort

This mountain fort served as a hub between nearby sea forts.
Located at the top of Aokageyama Mountain on Innoshima Island,
it provides a view of the entire island.

The site of Nagasaki Fort

This was the first base of the Murakamis on Innoshima Island.
Post holes can still be observed on the rocky shore.
This was an important fort for monitoring the sea lane.

Mukunoura sacred dance

This dance is said to have originated from a celebration of success in battle.
It is a traditional dance of heroism that evokes brave warriors through the leaping dance moves.

Shiratakiyama
(“Gohyakurakan,” or statues of 500 respected Buddhist priests)

It is said that Yoshimitsu Murakami of the Innoshima Murakamis built a temple for Kanzeon Bosatsu (Quan Yin) at the top of the mountain, which also served as a monitoring point for the sea lanes.

Jizo-bana (guardian of noses),
Mikasaki Fort site

Here there is a stone Buddhist statue on the cape of Innoshima Island engraved with a legend of a pirate shogun and his daughter who passed by on a ship.

Historic artifacts from the Murakamis of Innoshima Island

These important cultural assets from the Innoshima Murakamis, including a portrait of Yoshimitsu Murakami, are kept at the Innoshima Suigun castle.

Grave of the Innoshima Murakami family

A total of 18 pagoda cenotaphs and one five-story pagoda, formerly scattered throughout grave sites on Innoshima Island and said to represent the graves of the Murakami family, are gathered here.

Rental Cycle Terminal

Habu Port
(Onomichi City Central Parking Lot)

Address:: 1899-31 Habucho, Innoshima, Onomichi city
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Tel.:: 0845-22-3362
Business hours:: 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Parking:: Paid parking
Closest bus stop, port, or station:: Habukomae Bus Stop, Habu Port