Shiraishi-jima Island
Shiraishi-jima Cotton
Land was reclaimed on Shiraishi-jima Island during the Edo Period and large amounts of cotton were grown on it. It is now grown in the garden of a former elementary school.
Best time to see: Flowers: mid- to late August; Cotton balls: late August to early October
Related Information
Overview
| Address | Shiraishi-jima, Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture, Japan 714-0036 |
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| Access | From the Sumiyoshi Boarding Dock at Kasaoka Port, take the regular passenger vessel (Sanyo Kisen) and travel 22 minutes (high-speed ship) to Shiraishi Port. |
