Things to Do in Ōsakikamijima (大崎上島町), Hiroshima: Sights, Train Access & Travel Guide

Last reviewed: October 25, 2026 · Prices are approximate and for orientation only.

Overview & City Profile

Ōsakikamijima (大崎上島町) in Hiroshima Prefecture (Chugoku, Japan) is anchored by local sights including Ōsakishimo Jima (大崎下島), Ōsakikami Jima (大崎上島), Washigazu Yama (鷲ヶ頭山) and served by Yoshina Station (吉名駅) (8.8 km) via the regional hub at Hiroshima Station, Fukuyama & Shin-Onomichi (Sanyo Shinkansen). Set at -2 m elevation (34.2442°N, 132.8917°E), Ōsakikamijima offers travelers a base for sampling regional Hiroshima-style layered okonomiyaki with yakisoba noodles, Miyajima grilled & fried oysters (kaki), Momiji manju (maple-leaf cakes) cuisine and exploring neighboring Takehara (竹原市) (10.9 km), Imabari (今治市) (22.1 km), Mihara (三原市) (24.2 km), Higashihiroshima (東広島市) (24.4 km).

Ōsakikamijima Island (大崎上島, Ōsakikamijima) is an island in the Inland Sea of Japan which is administratively part of the town of Ōsakikamijima, Hiroshima Prefecture. Set across coastal plains and river valleys at -2 m elevation in Hiroshima Prefecture, Ōsakikamijima is anchored by local landmarks including Ōsakishimo Jima (大崎下島), Ōsakikami Jima (大崎上島), Washigazu Yama (鷲ヶ頭山) and connects to neighboring Takehara, Imabari, Mihara via Yoshina Station (吉名駅) (8.8 km). Within Hiroshima Prefecture, Ōsakikamijima (大崎上島町) serves as a town (町) in hiroshima prefecture (municipal incorporation: 1889-04-01) and pairs naturally with wider prefectural highlights such as Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park & Museum, Miyajima's floating Itsukushima Shrine (Hatsukaichi), hillside port town of Onomichi, the 70 km Shimanami Kaido island cycling route, and Tomonoura harbor (Fukuyama).

What to See & Do in Ōsakikamijima (大崎上島町): Landmarks & Sights

Visitors exploring Ōsakikamijima (大崎上島町) from Yoshina Station (吉名駅) (8.8 km) at -2 m elevation (34.2442°N, 132.8917°E) can visit these nearby shrines, temples, parks, and geographic landmarks (with straight-line distances from central Ōsakikamijima):

• Ōsakishimo Jima (大崎下島) — local sightseeing landmark near Ōsakikamijima (大崎上島町).
• Ōsakikami Jima (大崎上島) — local sightseeing landmark near Ōsakikamijima (大崎上島町).
• Washigazu Yama (鷲ヶ頭山) — local sightseeing landmark near Ōsakikamijima (大崎上島町).
• Ōkuno Shima (大久野島) — local sightseeing landmark near Ōsakikamijima (大崎上島町).
• Primary Rail Gateway for Ōsakikamijima: Yoshina Station (吉名駅) (8.8 km) (connecting to Hiroshima Station, Fukuyama & Shin-Onomichi (Sanyo Shinkansen)).

Closest Neighboring Municipalities to Ōsakikamijima

When planning a regional rail or driving loop around Ōsakikamijima (大崎上島町) and Yoshina Station (吉名駅) (8.8 km), consider pairing your stop with the 5 closest neighboring municipalities across Hiroshima Prefecture and Chugoku:

• Takehara (竹原市) — 10.9 km from Ōsakikamijima (Hiroshima Prefecture)
• Imabari (今治市) — 22.1 km from Ōsakikamijima (Ehime Prefecture)
• Mihara (三原市) — 24.2 km from Ōsakikamijima (Hiroshima Prefecture)
• Higashihiroshima (東広島市) — 24.4 km from Ōsakikamijima (Hiroshima Prefecture)
• Kamijima (上島町) — 27.7 km from Ōsakikamijima (Ehime Prefecture)

Getting to Ōsakikamijima & Getting Around

Train & hub access to Ōsakikamijima (大崎上島町) via Yoshina Station (吉名駅) (8.8 km): 1h 25m from Shin-Osaka, 1h 38m from Kyoto, or 3h 55m from Tokyo on the Sanyo Shinkansen. From Hiroshima Station, Fukuyama & Shin-Onomichi (Sanyo Shinkansen), transfer to local JR or private rail lines serving Yoshina Station (吉名駅) (8.8 km) to reach central Ōsakikamijima (34.2442°N, 132.8917°E).

• Local rail & IC cards at Yoshina Station (吉名駅) (8.8 km): JR regional trains and private commuter lines link Hiroshima with Ōsakikamijima (大崎上島町) and neighboring Takehara, Imabari, Mihara. Nationwide IC cards (Suica, PASMO, ICOCA) work at major urban gates; for rural branch stations or local buses around Ōsakikamijima, carry ¥1,000 bills and ¥100 coins for the onboard fare box.
• Luggage & station coin lockers: Day-trippers stopping in Ōsakikamijima between Hiroshima and Takehara can store bags at major transfer stations or check suitcase dimensions in our Luggage & Locker Checker and ship large bags ahead via Takkyubin.
• Driving & car rental around Ōsakikamijima: While Yoshina Station (吉名駅) (8.8 km) anchors public transit for Ōsakikamijima, picking up a rental car at Hiroshima Station, Fukuyama & Shin-Onomichi (Sanyo Shinkansen) makes it easy to link Ōsakishimo Jima (大崎下島) and Ōsakikami Jima (大崎上島) with nearby Takehara (竹原市) (10.9 km), Imabari (今治市) (22.1 km), Mihara (三原市) (24.2 km), Higashihiroshima (東広島市) (24.4 km). See our Renting a Car in Japan Guide.

What to Eat in Ōsakikamijima (大崎上島町) & Hiroshima

Dining near Yoshina Station (吉名駅) (8.8 km) and across Ōsakikamijima (大崎上島町) highlights the regional food culture of Hiroshima Prefecture and Chugoku. Look for these local specialties at station restaurants, family-run shokudo, and markets in Ōsakikamijima:

• Hiroshima-style layered okonomiyaki with yakisoba noodles — regional specialty enjoyed across Ōsakikamijima (大崎上島町) and Hiroshima Prefecture.
• Miyajima grilled & fried oysters (kaki) — regional specialty enjoyed across Ōsakikamijima (大崎上島町) and Hiroshima Prefecture.
• Momiji manju (maple-leaf cakes) — regional specialty enjoyed across Ōsakikamijima (大崎上島町) and Hiroshima Prefecture.
• Onomichi soy-backfat ramen — regional specialty enjoyed across Ōsakikamijima (大崎上島町) and Hiroshima Prefecture.
• Anago-meshi (conger eel over rice) — regional specialty enjoyed across Ōsakikamijima (大崎上島町) and Hiroshima Prefecture.

If you are dining in Ōsakikamijima (大崎上島町) with food allergies or dietary restrictions, use our Japanese Phrasebook & Allergy Show-Cards at restaurants around Yoshina Station (吉名駅) (8.8 km).

Where to Stay in Ōsakikamijima (大崎上島町)

Visitors staying overnight in Ōsakikamijima (大崎上島町) can look for business hotels, traditional ryokan, or family-run minshuku near Yoshina Station (吉名駅) (8.8 km), or base at major rail hubs in Hiroshima (Hiroshima Station, Fukuyama & Shin-Onomichi (Sanyo Shinkansen)) or neighboring Takehara, Imabari, Mihara for quick train access into Ōsakikamijima. Compare hotel tiers and ryokan etiquette in our Japan Accommodation Guide.

Best Time to Visit Ōsakikamijima & Seasonal Highlights

Seasonal guide for Ōsakikamijima (大崎上島町, -2 m elevation at 34.2442°N, 132.8917°E): Late March–April for cherry blossoms at Peace Park, Miyajima & Senko-ji (Onomichi); November for Momijidani Park autumn maples on Miyajima; spring/autumn for cycling the Shimanami Kaido.

Wider sightseeing across Hiroshima Prefecture that pairs well with visiting Ōsakishimo Jima (大崎下島) in Ōsakikamijima (大崎上島町) includes: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park & Museum, Miyajima's floating Itsukushima Shrine (Hatsukaichi), hillside port town of Onomichi, the 70 km Shimanami Kaido island cycling route, and Tomonoura harbor (Fukuyama).

Practical Travel Tips for Ōsakikamijima (大崎上島町)

• Tourist information (観光案内所) for Ōsakikamijima: Stop by the Kankō Annaijo desk at Hiroshima Station, Fukuyama & Shin-Onomichi (Sanyo Shinkansen) or Yoshina Station (吉名駅) (8.8 km) for local bus schedules to Ōsakishimo Jima (大崎下島) and walking maps of Ōsakikamijima (大崎上島町).
• Cash & ATMs in Ōsakikamijima: Convenience stores and major hotels around Yoshina Station (吉名駅) (8.8 km) accept international cards, while smaller eateries and shrines near Ōsakishimo Jima (大崎下島) often prefer yen cash; 7-Eleven (Seven Bank) and Japan Post ATMs in Ōsakikamijima accept foreign debit cards.
• Local dining hours in Ōsakikamijima: Around Yoshina Station (吉名駅) (8.8 km) and neighboring Takehara, Imabari, Mihara, lunch service typically runs 11:30 AM–2:00 PM and dinner spots open around 5:30 PM with last orders between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM.