渡鹿野島 Watakanojima

An island located far within Matoya Bay. Since it is located inside the bay, it has a long history of being used as a port for shelter during stormy weather or to wait out a favorable wind. Watakano Park, a clearing covered with grass, can be found on a hill on the island, with a sweeping view of the Pacific Ocean and Anorisaki lighthouse. On July 23 and 24, the Watakano Tennosai said to be the most unusual festival in the Shima region, is held at Yaegaki jinja. There are also many natural hot springs that gush forth in this area, with tourism as its primary industry. The population of the island is 212 (as of February 29, 2016).
Circumference approx. 7 km

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