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Place in Honshū, Japan
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Shiraishi Island (白石島 Shiraishijima) is an island in the Seto Inland Sea. Administratively, it is part of Kasaoka in Okayama Prefecture.
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さんちゃん
The only real restaurant on the island, serving simple Japanese beach fare such as curry noodles and fried rice, along with alcoholic beverages. English menu. If planning on having dinner there on a weeknight, it may be best to let them know ahead of time; they may otherwise close early. They can also arrange barbecues.
白石島国際交流ヴィラ
Built to give international visitors an affordable place to experience rural life in Okayama, this is the most popular and well-known accommodation on the island among non-Japanese. On a hill with a deck and views over the beach and the sunset. It also has a full kitchen. Mostly Western-style rooms, with a shared bath. English spoken by reservations staff.
天城荘
Traditional Japanese-style rooms and shared bath. During the high season, meals may be available upon advance request. No kitchen, but a barbecue area is available.
白石島 民宿 海の家 さんちゃん
The cheapest accommodation on the island. Reputation for being slightly less clean than the other options. The guest house is newer and has a shared kitchen. No English spoken. Free Wi-Fi.
Camping on the beach is free, but no equipment is provided. There are public toilets on the beach.
Most travelers will arrive by direct ferry from Kasaoka, which is easily accessible by JR train; it is also possible to come from Shikoku if you are willing to travel on Saturdays and change ferries a few times.
Read in the guideThe island is quite small—about six kilometers in circumference. This makes it easy to get around on foot or by bicycle. There is no public transportation on the island.
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