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

Jan 30, 2013 - 1 min read

Inujima: Beyond The Seirensho

Take time to explore the rest of this charming island.

Paul Walsh

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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.

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Pulling into port with the chimneys of the ruined copper refinery that now houses the Inujima Art Project (Photo: <a href="http://www.gethiroshima.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">GetHiroshima</a>)
The god Oyamatsumi is said to have been worshipped by the island's mine workers. (Photo: <a href="http://www.gethiroshima.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">GetHiroshima</a>)
The simple shrine building is like a work of art itself. (Photo: <a href="http://www.gethiroshima.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">GetHiroshima</a>)
At one time over 5000 people lived on Inujima. Today, there are only just over 50. (Photo: <a href="http://www.gethiroshima.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">GetHiroshima</a>)
Narrow alleyways that can barely be described as streets and the crumbling buildings are fascinating. (Photo: <a href="http://www.gethiroshima.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">GetHiroshima</a>)
The beach park had me looking forward to returning in the summer to camp with my family. (Photo: <a href="http://www.gethiroshima.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">GetHiroshima</a>)
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