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Sensuijima Island

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Sensuijima Island

仙酔島

Hiroshima · Chugoku

An uninhabited, forested island just off Tomonoura reachable by a 5-minute ferry, sitting entirely within Setonaikai National Park. It is known for a coastal trail past five-coloured volcanic rock formations, a mineral-rich hot spring, and a quiet swimming beach with almost no development.

Why it's hidden

Most visitors to the area stop in Tomonoura town itself and skip the short ferry crossing, leaving the island's trails and beach comparatively empty even in peak season.

Best season
Year-round
Late spring to early autumn (swimming/hiking); year-round for the coastal trail
Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
4.3· 158 reviews
Opening hours
Seasonal — see below

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

Admission
Free; uninhabited national-park island with open trails (ferry fare separate), no admission.
Nearest station
JR Fukuyama Station (bus + ferry onward)

Today

Free

Note

  • Open 24 hours (area — individual facilities and ferry services keep their own hours)

Tags

natureislandhikingbeachoff-the-beaten-path

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