10 things you should know about Koshikishima

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10 facts about Koshiki Islands

Our local team members will share some interesting facts about Koshikishima, so be sure to check them out before visiting the island!

Koshiki Islands were designated as a national park in 2015

There is only one escalator on the Koshiki Islands

Most buildings on the Koshik Islands only have 1 floor, except the POP1 supermarket, which is located opposite Nakakoshiki Port, also has an escalator inside.

Accept the gifts from the people of Koshiki Islands

The locals of Koshiki Islands are known for their warmth and generosity, often sharing their freshly caught seafood or locally grown vegetables with others. Don't hesitate to accept their offerings!

The shops have an early closing time

Please be sure to go shopping early on Koshiki Islands as the shops tend to close in the evening.

Koshiki Islands have very few traffic lights

Only two traffic lights have been installed to educate local children about the usage of them.

Here is the only natural habitat of Kanoko lilies in Japan

First functional wind power plant in Japan

The Koshiki Islands boast the distinction of having the first functional wind power plant in Japan.
(Photo credit: https://jisedai-energy-satsumasendai.jp/ene-facility/2086/）

The highest educational institution only goes up to junior high school

In order to continue their high school studies, the children on the islands must travel to the main island of Kyushu.

The doctor on the islands inspired the main character in the comic "Dr. Koto's Clinic"

The main character in Takatoshi Yamada's manga "Dr. Koto's Clinic" is based on a doctor from the clinic in Shimokoshiki Island. Although the comic was adapted into a TV series, it was not shot on Koshiki Islands.
One of the clinics on the islands was featured in the 2020 movie "Love and the Grand Tug-of-war" as the filming location for the heroine's office.

Large eels are a common on the island

Large eels, as thick as an adult man's calf, are frequently found in the roadside waterways of Kamikoshiki Island, and are well-known among the locals.

Author's Afterword

To truly appreciate the distinctiveness of the Koshiki Islands, everyone should visit here in person. Otherwise, it will remain as a mere nameless spot on your Kyushu's map. But there are more captivating attributes of Koshiki islands that await those who seek to discover them!