Katsura-jima Island – 桂島
 
Katsura-jima Island is a small island located near Kaka Harbour (Shimane District). It is home to a little beach with useful recreational and camping facilities and a beautiful boardwalk that goes around the island at sea level. The island is connected with another one by a 324-metre-long breakwater that was built in 1790 in order to protect Kaka Harbour from the waves. In addition to swimming, you can enjoy nature by camping and fishing for squid and red sea bream.

Katsura-jima Island Camping – 桂島キャンプ場
URL http://kukedo.com/shimanecho/tomaru_camp/ (Japanese)
Tel 0852-85-2902 (Kashima Visitor Centre)
Access

Katsurajima is located approximately 15 km north of central Matsue City.
If you are taking the bus, get off at the “JF Kaga Branch Office-mae” (JF加賀出張所前) bus stop. From there, walk 180 meters along the coast to reach Katsurajima.

There are two ways to get to the “JF Kaga Branch Office-mae” bus stop:

Route 1:

  • From JR Matsue Station, take a city bus (Shiei Bus) on either:
    - Route 23 (Bus Stop No. 2)
    - Route 24 (Bus Stop No. 2)
    - Route 92 (Bus Stop No. 1)
  • Get off at the “Kawatsu” (川津) bus stop.
  • From “Kawatsu,” transfer to the Ichibata Bus Marine Plaza Line (マリンプラザ線) and get off at “JF Kaga Branch Office-mae” (in japanese "JF Kaga Shuchojo Mae").
  • Travel time: approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour
  • Fare: around 800 yen
Route 2:
  • From JR Matsue Station, take the Ichibata Bus Mambara Line (万原線) from Bus Stop No. 2.
  • Get off at “Oouchidani” (大内谷) bus stop.
  • From “Oouchidani,” transfer to the Ichibata Bus Marine Plaza Line and get off at “JF Kaga Branch Office-mae” (in japanese "JF Kaga Shuchojo Mae").
  • Travel time: approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Fare: around 830 yen

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