What do you think of when it comes to Japanese travel? Is it hot springs, cherry blossoms, Mount Fuji , or fireworks, red leaves and rituals? Or is it a shopping paradise Tokyo, a long ancient Kyoto, a quiet and elegant Nara, and a Osaka with delicious food everywhere?
In fact, in addition to these, there are many niche islands in Japan that are also worth a visit. Today I will recommend 5 beautiful islands for you. Each one has a unique scenery. Just take a photo and you can take a poster. If you have the chance, you must go and have a tour.
, Kagawa Prefecture Kodoshima
Kodoshima is located in the northeast of Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, and is a quiet island in Seto Inland Sea . The most praised on the island are the romantic "Angelic Walking Trail" and the filming site of "" Olive Park.
The Angel Walking Trail stretches for 1.5 kilometers and is submerged under the sea at high tide. It will only appear when the tide recedes.
According to the tide, such a wonder can only appear twice in a day, and it may not be during the day. Therefore, the opportunity to step on the Angel Walk is extremely precious.
There is a romantic legend on Xiaodou Island that if you walk the angel walk with your loved one, you will be happy. Therefore, lovers who come here will step on the waves, listen to the sound of the tide, enjoy the magnificent sea view while experiencing the romance of walking towards the forever.
In addition, the olive park on the island has a vast herb garden and Greek style windmills, full of exotic style, and is called "Japan's Aegean Sea".
Because this is the filming site of the Miyazaki Hayao animation "The Witch's House", the park also has prepared a magic broom for tourists to take photos in a very appropriate manner.
, Kagawa Prefecture Naoshima
also located in the Seto Inland Sea, Naoshima is called "the most literary island in Japan". There are many art galleries and outdoor art works on the island, the most well-known of which are the yellow pumpkins and red pumpkins of Kusama . Many people know Naoshima because of these two brightly colored polka dot pumpkins.
In addition, the "Gallele Art Museum" on the island is also a major highlight. It was designed by the famous architect Tadao Ando and can be regarded as a classic work of the Japanese modern art museum.
Its shape is like scattered building blocks embedded in the mountain, which not only integrates with the environment, but also adds a lively charm. It can be said that the art gallery itself is a work of art.
Naoshima originally had developed fisheries and ports, but after experiencing decline, the island rejuvenated by art. The famous British travel magazine "Traveler" once selected the island as one of the "7 most worthy cultural attractions in the world".
, Okinawa Prefecture Miyakoshima
has left the Seto Inland Sea, which is full of literary atmosphere. Let’s take a look at the Okinawa Islands, which are famous for their natural appearance.
Miyako Island is the main island of the Miyako Islands, located in the Pacific Ocean about 300 kilometers southwest of the main island of Okinawa Prefecture. The sea here presents a kind of gem-like clear and gorgeous blue, called "Miyako Blue".
Standing at the southeast end of the island, you can overlook the vast scenery of the Pacific Ocean, and the lighthouse at the tip is an excellent place to watch the sunrise.
In addition to the intoxicating sea view, Miyako Island also has a white sand beach that stretches for 7 kilometers - and Naha Maeba Beach. The fantastic white fine sand has attracted many film and television dramas or advertisements to come here to shoot.
is a world-famous diving resort located on the north side of Miyako Island. There is a huge coral reef cluster about 17 kilometers north and south and about 6.5 kilometers east and west. Underwater, canine tuna, ghost manta ray and colorful coral groups live...
strolling on the coral reefs to swim with fish, it is a rare pleasure.
, Kagoshima Prefecture Yakushima
Some islands are famous for their sea views, while others are famous for their forests. Yakushima is located at the southernmost end of Kyushu Island, Japan. The island is full of rain, 90% of the island is a virgin forest, and animal and plant resources are abundant.
You can see this scene on Yakushima: the hot sunlight becomes weak after passing through the layers of branches, the stream in the forest is filled with a faint mist, and the deer that is protruding her head hides in the depths of the trees in a blink of an eye...
The dark forest of Yakushima is full of vitality and fantasy, so this place becomes the filming place for Miyazaki Hayao's animation "Princess Ghost".
As early as 1993, Yakushima was recognized as a World Natural Heritage Site . Although the island has also been developed, people finally chose to symbiosis with nature, and the island's animals, plants and primitive appearances were preserved in this "paradise".
There is a Jomon Sugi on Yakushima, which is said to be over 7000 years old, and is a god-like existence on the island. Every year, people have a sense of awe of nature and work hard to cross mountains and ridges just to see its charm.
The above islands are very suitable for enjoying them carefully when you have plenty of time. When walking on the island, time seems to have stopped. Whether sitting on the beach and dazed in a daze with the sea breeze, or standing in the dense forest and looking up at the spots cast by the sun through the branches and leaves, it can make people feel extremely relaxed and comfortable.
, Tokyo Bay Haiying Island
But if you have a compact itinerary, you can also go to the island below to see it. It is not far from Tokyo, and is located on the Tokyo Bay cross-sea highway. It is called "Hai Firefly Island" because the lights at night are like fireflies flashing on Tokyo Bay.
is different from the island mentioned above. Haiying Island is an artificial island. It is the connection between the tunnel part of the Tokyo Bay cross-sea highway and the cross-sea bridge part. The cross-sea highway gradually sinks from here to connect to the undersea tunnel.
At the same time, it is also a large marine parking lot and service area. From a distance, the entire island and the five-story buildings above are like a cruise ship sailing on the sea, spectacular and unique.
Haiying Island is a commercial area, with more than 20 various shops, including Japanese food stores, snack shops, convenience stores, cafes and gift shops. Here, people can enjoy the beautiful views of Tokyo Bay from the sea 360 degrees while enjoying the delicious food.
From the outdoor viewing deck on the fifth floor, you can not only overlook the Sky Tower and Mount Fuji, but also view passing ships and flights taking off and landing at Haneda Airport . Although the hustle and bustle of the metropolis are in front of you, in the distance, all the complexity turns into a landscape, making people unable to bear to leave.
Have you seen so many niche islands with different postures, are you a little moved? Although it is not suitable to travel abroad, we might as well keep the beautiful scenery in our hearts and embrace these islands when the epidemic is over.
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