Perhaps because of its 8-minute one-way route, this island has the most ferry departures among Saga Prefecture’s remote islands. Prioritize islands with fewer departures when scheduling, then squeeze this island into the gaps. However, note that its ferry terminal is located separately from those of other nearby islands.
・The island is sometimes called Battleship Island because it appears trapezoidal when viewed from Karatsu city. ・You can see emus at Kanjū Island Park. However, from November to April is their breeding season. Also, they can only be seen from the roadside.
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神集島:KASHIWAJIMA
【Resident Basic Register Information as of August 6, 2025】 Registered residents: 268 ・From the legend of the “Conquest of the Three Han.” Based on Empress Jingū, who commanded Japan’s forces, gathering the gods of war before battle to pray for safe passage. 【Island Features】 ・The island is sometimes called Battleship Island because its shape resembles a trapezoid when viewed from Karatsu city. ・Emu can be seen at the Shinzuru Island Park. However, from November to April is the breeding season. Furthermore, they can only be viewed from the roadside.
Transportation to the Island/Facilities
scheduled ship
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airplane
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Accommodations
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Clinic
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Public restroom
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convenience store
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School
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scenery
Details
Large luggage items may incur additional fees. TEL：0955-79-1365 About 8 minutes one way Adult one-way: 230 yen Child one-way: 210 yen
荒神丸Timetable
year-round
便数
湊発
神集島発
1
7時15分
6時55分
2
8時00分
7時35分
3
10時00分
9時00分
4
12時50分
12時30分
5
15時50分
15時30分
6
17時35分
17時15分
7
18時15分
18時00分
December 31
便数
湊発
神集島発
1
7時15分
6時55分
2
8時00分
7時35分
3
10時00分
9時00分
4
12時50分
12時30分
5
15時50分
15時30分
6
17時35分
17時15分
January 1
便数
湊発
神集島発
1
8時00分
7時45分
2
10時00分
9時30分
3
12時50分
12時30分
4
15時50分
15時30分
5
17時35分
17時15分
When it’s cold, I have to go to the bathroom more often.
Big trouble. The waiting room was opened for us by a crew member from Kamishu Island. I couldn’t just pee standing up, it was cold, and it was just awful. There are no other restrooms around here. I went at the station, but when it’s cold, you end up going more often.
A unique village where the slopes and ruins stand out in a good way
It’s got a pretty nice vibe.
The shrine viewed from the mountaintop near the village
It’s quite a rewarding village to walk around. I even pushed back my scheduled return ferry by two departures just to explore.
Ira(アイラ): World record holder for exploring over 500 islands in just about 3 years. As an island manga artist, Ira serves as a valuable social example of leveraging ADHD and ASD traits to their fullest. Author of the international island manga MAHARAJIMA（まはらじま). Holds Singapore Permanent Residency (PR) and a Master’s degree in Intellectual Property. [Link to Profile & Achievements] [YouTube Channels: 1. Islands & Unexplored Regions | 2. Singapore & Mountains]
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