Shiraishi-jima Island
Shiraishi-jima Orienteering Course
This a permanent course certified by the Japan Orienteering Association. It makes use of the entire picturesque Shiraishi-jima Island. (JOA Registered Course: No. 621) The course is about 5 km long and encompasses famous sites around the island and 7 hilltops and summits. Taking 3 hours to complete, the course allows participants to enjoy the large and unique rock formations on island and views of the tranquil islands in the Seto Inland Sea. There is also a “Short Course” for beginners which is 2.5 km and takes about 1 hour to complete.
Overview
| Address | Shiraishi-jima, Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture, Japan 714-0036 |
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| Inquiries | 0865-68-3012 (Sanyo Kisen Shiraishi-jima Ticket Sales Area) |
| Access | From the Sumiyoshi Boarding Dock at Kasaoka Port, take the regular passenger vessel (Sanyo Kisen) and travel 22 minutes (high-speed ship) to Shiraishi Port. |
| Note | Every year in April, the “Kasaoka City Orienteering Contest” is held. Click here to make an inquiry. |