Pulling into port with the chimneys of the ruined copper refinery that now houses the Inujima Art Project

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

Inujima: Beyond The Seirensho

Take time to explore the rest of this charming island.

Paul Walsh Jan 30, 2013 - 1 min read

Pulling into port with the chimneys of the ruined copper refinery that now houses the Inujima Art Project

The god Oyamatsumi is said to have been worshipped by the island's mine workers.

The simple shrine building is like a work of art itself.

At one time over 5000 people lived on Inujima. Today, there are only just over 50.

Narrow alleyways that can barely be described as streets and the crumbling buildings are fascinating.

The beach park had me looking forward to returning in the summer to camp with my family.

The pretty beach is dotted with concrete art works.

The "inu" (dog) of Inujima keeps watch.

A view of the Seirensho from the road.

A final surprise on leaving the musem.

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.

Paul Walsh

Paul Walsh @paul.walsh

A total of 18 years in Japan and still loving it. Co-founder of GetHiroshima.com and publisher of the GetHiroshima Guide Map. Lapsed Ironman triathlete. Now trying to fit a passion for ultra distance trail running between raising two kids and occasional sessions in the DJ booths of Hiroshima.