Ōmishima Island, Ehime


Ōmishima Island is the westernmost and largest island in Geiyo Islands chain accommodating Nishiseto Expressway connecting Honshu and Shikoku islands. Its coasts are washed by Seto Inland Sea. The island's highest peak is Washigatozan high.

Geography

Ōmishima is kidney-shaped and together with Ōsakikamijima on the west encloses the calm bay of Utena, where primary seaport of is located. The island's reservoir is the primary freshwater source for Ōmishima itself and nearby Hakata.

History

Ōmishima is connected to the mainland of Honshu and Shikoku islands by bridges of Nishiseto Expressway. Also, ferry is available to Ōsakikamijima, Okamura Island and Ōkunoshima. Ōmishima Island is served by the national Route 317.

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