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Hotojima Island

Kazuyuki N / CC BY-SA 4.0

Hotojima Island

保戸島

Oita · Kyushu

Hotojima is a steep fishing island with dense houses, narrow stair lanes, and blue-water views. Its compact village scenery feels almost Mediterranean.

Why it's hidden

It requires a small ferry and has almost no mainstream tourism infrastructure.

Best season
Spring
Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
4.5· 27 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Free-access fishing island/village; no admission (ferry fare from Tsukumi is separate).

Today

Open 24 hoursFree

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Tags

islandfishing villagewalkingcoast

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