Yashima, Japan
From series “The Most Impressive Abandoned Cities on the Planet”
There are many abandoned cities in Japan. The most visited one is the town of Yashima. It has been built near the major religious site - the Shikoku monastery which attracts pilgrims from all over the world year after year. Local residents, inspired by a huge number of tourists visiting the region, decided to build here a luxury resort town. Several hotels were built in no time, gorgeous parks and an oceanarium were established.
The town of Yashima acquired its name after the Yashima Mountain. It is located on one of the mountain’s slopes. Enormous investments in the development of the resort were ineffective. The flow of tourists to the Holy site remained the same while absolutely nobody was interested in the modern resort. Yashima today is a complex of dilapidated buildings. Amazing, but after its desolation, the city began to attract a lot more visitors.
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Parking: 'Parking' in 0.97 km 
Police station: 'Takamatsukita Police Station' in 5 km
Nearest airports:
» Takamatsu Airport TAK - in 18 km
» Okayama Airport OKJ - in 49 km
» Kansai Airport KIX - in 105 km
» Kobe Airport UKB - in 107 km
» Hiroshima Airport HIJ - in 108 km
» Takamatsu Airport TAK - in 18 km
» Okayama Airport OKJ - in 49 km
» Kansai Airport KIX - in 105 km
» Kobe Airport UKB - in 107 km
» Hiroshima Airport HIJ - in 108 km
Cities nearby
Best hotels near Yashima
Chateau Est Takamatsu
Located in 4 km from Yashima
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Rooms: 64
Route on the map:
Rooms: 64
A fridge and an electric kettle are equipped in each simply furnished room at Takamatsu Chateau Est. You can enjoy a soak in the bathtub or watch a … More: photo, rates and booking
Takamatsu Washington Hotel Plaza
Located in 5 km from Yashima
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Rooms: 256
Route on the map:
Rooms: 256
Just a 5-minute drive from JR Takamatsu Train Station, Washington Plaza Takamatsu is also a 5-minute drive from Yashima, which offers amazing views, … More: photo, rates and booking
Hotel Sanyuso
Located in 6 km from Yashima
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Rooms: 15
Route on the map:
Rooms: 15
Guests at Sanyuso Hotel sleep in futon beds on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Rooms are air-conditioned and include a fridge and a yukata robe. Some … More: photo, rates and booking
Shodoshima Grand Hotel Suimei
Located in 14 km from Yashima
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Rooms: 50
Route on the map:
Rooms: 50
Guests can watch the LCD TV in air-conditioned comfort or enjoy a soak in the private bath. Each room at Shodoshima Grand Hotel Suimei has futon … More: photo, rates and booking
Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit
87 km - Toilet Tank
The tourists who visit the Japanese city of Akashi have a chance to see one of the most original public toilets on earth. The unique WC is located in the popular Café The Mumin Papa. The modern designers have made a real aquarium out of it. The walls of the toilet …
From the series 'Public Toilets, Who Makes it Extravagant'
The tourists who visit the Japanese city of Akashi have a chance to see one of the most original public toilets on earth. The unique WC is located in the popular Café The Mumin Papa. The modern designers have made a real aquarium out of it. The walls of the toilet …
88 km - Pearl Bridge
The bridge with the romantic name is located in Japan and connects two big cities - Kobe and Awaji. The project of the pearl bridge was one of the most complicated for realization in recent decades. The workers had to build the bridge with incredibly complicated …
From the series 'Unbelievable and Magnificent Bridges and Viaducts'
The bridge with the romantic name is located in Japan and connects two big cities - Kobe and Awaji. The project of the pearl bridge was one of the most complicated for realization in recent decades. The workers had to build the bridge with incredibly complicated …
105 km - Kansai Airport
Located in Japan, Kansai International Airport is surrounded by water from all sides. It was built on the artificial island not far from Osaka. The airport was opened in 1994 and the outstanding architect Renco Piano worked on his project. The large airport has the …
From the series 'The Most Dangerous Runways in the World'
Located in Japan, Kansai International Airport is surrounded by water from all sides. It was built on the artificial island not far from Osaka. The airport was opened in 1994 and the outstanding architect Renco Piano worked on his project. The large airport has the …
131 km - Tree House for Humans
A very interesting tree house can be seen in Japan, on the territory of the natural center of Momofuku Ando. The latter deals with the active propaganda of recreation in the open air and draws the attention of the public on the environmental protection problems. A few …
From the series 'Ubelievable Residential Houses Residing on Trees'
A very interesting tree house can be seen in Japan, on the territory of the natural center of Momofuku Ando. The latter deals with the active propaganda of recreation in the open air and draws the attention of the public on the environmental protection problems. A few …
133 km - Osaka Board Game Park
The unusual chess park has appeared several years ago in Osaka. Its design is entirely devoted to board games. This park, located on the bank of the channel, has special benches, paths for skateboarding, and flowerbeds with check pattern. It’s difficult to imagine …
From the series 'Top 16 Most Unusual and Original Parks and Gardens'
The unusual chess park has appeared several years ago in Osaka. Its design is entirely devoted to board games. This park, located on the bank of the channel, has special benches, paths for skateboarding, and flowerbeds with check pattern. It’s difficult to imagine …
151 km - Kikki Bridge
One of the most unusual and most interesting bridges of Japan is the bridge Kikki. It was built in 1991 on the territory of a chic golf club. The picturesque bridge in the national style is Y-shaped. The bridge stretches over the pond and creates the comfortable …
From the series 'The Most Unusual and Strange Bridges on Earth'
One of the most unusual and most interesting bridges of Japan is the bridge Kikki. It was built in 1991 on the territory of a chic golf club. The picturesque bridge in the national style is Y-shaped. The bridge stretches over the pond and creates the comfortable …
Top destination around Yashima - Okayama
An interesting local historic attraction is the old Tsukimi Yagura (Moon-viewing) tower built back in the 16th century. Originally, the tower was part of a large architectural complex, which has not been preserved to our days. Visitors to the tower are offered a very interesting activity: ladies here can try on a luxurious kimono, and beautiful samurai costumes are prepared for men. In this ancient tower, you can have a great memorable photo shoot.
In the vicinity of Okayama is the famous Bizen-yaki craft center, which can also be visited as part of the tour. Here, craftsmen make unique pottery according to ancient technology, which is the oldest in Japan. All visitors to the center can observe the work of the masters and even buy products they like. Special clay with a unique mineral composition is used for making utensils, which is the main secret of high quality.
Many unique sanctuaries have been preserved in the city and its surroundings, and one of the most interesting is Saijo Inari Shrine. This temple was founded more than 1,200 years ago, and today it is a large architectural complex with several memorial zones. This temple has many interesting features, some of its parts were constructed without the use of any fastening elements. The position of huge stones stacked on each other has remained unchanged for hundreds of years. In one of the most remote parts of the temple, there is a small spring, the water of which is believed to be miraculous.
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