Oshima Island Oshima Island
Oshima, located in Kesennuma Bay, is a nature-rich island known as the “Green Pearl.” The Kesennuma Oshima Bridge, connecting the island to the mainland, opened in 2019, making the island easily accessible by car. Visitors can enjoy beautiful beaches, forests, and viewpoints, along with scenery where the sea and greenery meet. Kesennuma’s fishing and seafood culture also offers a sense of the community’s close connection with the sea.
- Address
- Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan [ Google Maps ]
- Best season
- Summer
- Estimated duration of stay
- Island sightseeing: about half a day
- Access
- By car: Take the Sanriku Expressway to Urashima Oshima IC. Oshima Welcome Terminal is about 7 minutes from the interchange.
By bus: Take the Oshima Line from JR Kesennuma Station and get off at Uranohama (Oshima Welcome Terminal) or another stop on the island depending on your destination.
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