I was blown away by the Seirensho art installation when I visited Inujima on a clear, but cold and blustery January afternoon. I was also, however, very taken by the rest of this charming little island, just off the coast of Okayama Prefecture.
Inujima: Beyond The Seirensho
Take time to explore the rest of this charming island.

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Pulling into port with the chimneys of the ruined copper refinery that now houses the Inujima Art Project (著作権: GetHiroshima)

The god Oyamatsumi is said to have been worshipped by the island's mine workers. (著作権: GetHiroshima)

The simple shrine building is like a work of art itself. (著作権: GetHiroshima)

At one time over 5000 people lived on Inujima. Today, there are only just over 50. (著作権: GetHiroshima)

Narrow alleyways that can barely be described as streets and the crumbling buildings are fascinating. (著作権: GetHiroshima)

The beach park had me looking forward to returning in the summer to camp with my family. (著作権: GetHiroshima)

The pretty beach is dotted with concrete art works. (著作権: GetHiroshima)

The "inu" (dog) of Inujima keeps watch. (著作権: GetHiroshima)

A view of the Seirensho from the road. (著作権: GetHiroshima)

A final surprise on leaving the musem. (著作権: GetHiroshima)
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