Chiringashima

KAGOSHIMA NATURE
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Chiringashima, or Chirin Island, is also known as the “marriage island.” You can walk here across the sandy “Chiririn Road,” an 800-meter sandbank that appears at low tide during the middle and spring tide period from March to October.
*Please check the tide times on the "Chiringashima Sandbank Information" website before crossing to the island.
*There are no toilets or vending machines on Chiringashima. Please bring your own water and take steps to stay cool and prevent heatstroke.
*You can walk across the sand bar though, walking around the island is prohibited because of the landslides occurred in June 2024.

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Street address

Nishikata, Ibusuki City
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Access

Route1

  • Kagoshima Kotsu Bus (local: for Chiringashima) 　　　　　　　　　
    Ibusuki Station to Chiringashima Iriguchi 10 minutes

Route2

  • “Iburin” rental power assisted bicycle 18 minutes

Opening Hours

Closed

Open throughout the year

Website

http://www.kagoshima-kankou.com/for/attractions/10654

Best season

Mar., Apr., May, Jun., Jul., Aug., Sep., Oct.

Point

The view of the Chiririn Road and Chiringashima from Mt. Uomidake is superb.
update: Sep.9.2025

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