Exploring Kuroshima Park

Exploring Kuroshima Park

Written by Lara - Instagram: @possumspossy

One of the first places I visited on Ojika Island was Kuroshima Park. Located just a short stroll or quick 10 minute bike ride from Shimayadogoen, it presents beautiful views both on the journey and at the destination.

There are two entrances to the park, one from a long, steep set of stairs, and the other provides a shorter set of stairs but requires you to cycle up a steeper hill.

If you enter from the first entrance, you will see a tori gate at the top of the long set of stairs. As you walk through it, you will come to a large turret that offers a stunning view, and a small round table with a tiled map of the island.

The second entrance offers a beautiful pathway surrounded by lush green grass, trees and views of the ocean. 

After walking along the path for a couple of minutes, you will come across a shrine that looks beautiful at sunset. The day that I visited, there were many spider webs so I did not enter the shrine, but hopefully you have better luck!