Ikuchijima bridge view

Ikuchi Island

Ikuchi Island is an island on the Shimanami Kaidō. It’s the fourth island from Shikoku, and the first island in Hiroshima Prefecture.

The island is home to the colourful Kōsan-ji Temple, numerous shrines, and scenic mountains. Setoda Sunset Beach on the west side is a nice place to swim in the warmer seasons.

  • Ikuchijima octopus restaurant
  • Ikuchijima Kosan-ji Temple pagoda and main hall
  • Ikuchijima Kosan-ji Temple hell in a handcart
  • Ikuchijima Kosan-ji Temple distant view
  • Ikuchijima Kosan-ji Temple fancy gate
  • Ikuchijima Kosan-ji Buddhist statues
  • Ikuchijima coastline winter
  • Ikuchijima Azusa bath
  • Ikuchijima Yubune
  • Ikuchijima organic lemon farm
  • Tatara Bridge and Ikuchijima
  • Ikuchijima red jizo shed
  • Ikuchijima Setoda lantern and shrine
  • Ikuchijima Setoda Soil

Information

Name in Japanese: 生口島
Pronunciation: ikuchi-jeema
Address: Ikuchi Island Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture Japan

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