CHIRINGASHIMA ISLAND
This island is located in Ibusuki City, Kagoshima.
When tide is ebbed, sandbar emerged and the island is connected to the land.
You can walk to the island in about 20 minutes.
NOTICE
Please check lunar calendar before you go to this place.
The connection occurs about 2 times everyday.
See Tide Calendar of Ibusuki Area
SECRET LEGEND of CHIRINGASHIMA
It is said that couples can deepen their love bonds if they go to the island together.
Many Chinese and Korean travelers (couples) also come to the island to test their love.
(Sandbar is Love Bond!)
Get back to the land before tide is up! Otherwise you cannot come back.
Sorry, but there is no accommodation on the island!
TRANSPORTATION
2.5 hours from Kagoshima Airport by a car
1 hour from Kagoshima City by a car
See another articles of nearby mountain