Sensui-jima is a stunning uninhabited island administered by the city of Fukuyama in Hiroshima Prefecture. It is also part of one of Japan’s first national parks, the Setonaikai National Park. The island is quite small, with only 6 km in circumference, but it possesses a great natural beauty which is difficult to find in the mainland. Sensui-jima’s stunning shorelines, fantastic views, and abundant greenery create a tranquil environment which is perfect for hikes and “off the beaten path” exploration.
While the island is uninhabited, there is a hotel called Kokokara which provides lodging and meal services. There are also bathroom facilities available throughout Sensui-jima for public usage. Additional information about access to the island, hotel booking details, and things to do in Sensui-jima can be found below.
Where is Sensui-jima Island?
Sensui-jima is located in the city of Fukuyama in Hiroshima Prefecture. It lies directly off the coast of Tomonoura, an idyllic port town which is a popular sightseeing spot in Fukuyama.
How to Get to Sensui-jima
Getting to Sensui-jima from Fukuyama Station is fairly straightforward. First, you must board a bus from the station bound for “Tomo Ko” and get off at the stop with the same name (the final one). These buses run almost every 20 minutes and the journey is about 35 minutes long.
Once you have arrived at Tomonoura, you must walk a couple of minutes to the “Fukuyama City Ferry Boarding Area to Sensuijima Island.” Here, you will find ticket vending machines where you can purchase your roundtrip ticket to Sensui-jima. You will need cash to use these machines. The trip costs JPY240 for adults and JPY120 for children. Ferries run regularly from 7:10 till 21:35 all year round.
Tours Visiting the Island
If getting to Sensui-jima on your own sounds a bit too challenging, or if you’d like to enjoy a guided tour with thorough details and historical explanations, then we recommend joining our 1-Day tour of Fukuyama. Aside from Sensui-jima, it includes a visit to Fukuyama Castle and a tour around the beautiful town of Tomonoura. It is a diverse and interesting tour in which you can explore a castle, historical townscape, and uninhabited island in just one day.
