Kozushima

The contrast with the white sand is beautiful during the season of new green leaves. Photographed on May 31, 2019 (photograph provided by a branch office)

The cross at the Arima Observation Deck was built in memory of a woman named Otaa Julia who kept her creed and was exiled to Kozushima in the Edo period. Photographed on April 11, 2018 (photograph provided by a branch office)

This rock is called Buttoshi (continuous) Rock in allusion to the hole that was formed by erosion, creating a natural window out onto the ocean. Photographed on November 26, 2020 (photograph provided by a branch office)

On clear days, up to Hachijojima is visible from the Miura Bay Observation Deck. Photographed on May 31, 2019 (photograph provided by a branch office)

The Akasaki Promenade is located in the northern part of Kozushima. In summer, a diving platform is open, and sea bathing can be enjoyed. Photographed on November 26, 2020 (photograph provided by a branch office)

Nagahama Beach stretches along the northwestern part of Kozushima. Photographed on May 30, 2019 (photograph provided by a branch office)

View from Tako Bay up to Mt. Tenjo. Photographed on May 31, 2019 (photograph provided by a branch office)

Close to Kozushima Port and the center of Kozushima, this sand beach attracts many people in summer. Photographed on April 12, 2018 (photograph provided by a branch office)

Remains of the minecart trace that was used to carry quarried stone. Photographed on November 26, 2020 (photograph provided by a branch office)