Suo-Oshima Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island in Yamaguchi, Japan
About Suo-Oshima
Although it is an emerging tourist destination, historically Suo-Oshima’s main industries are farmingmikans (similar to mandarin oranges) and fishing. At one time mikan farming was a prosperous industry but in the 1990s the price of the mikan dropped dramatically making mikan farming not as lucrative as it used to be. In addition, like most of rural Japan, Suo-Oshima is suffering a population decrease and Suo-Oshima now has the oldest population per capita in Yamaguchi Prefecture. However, things are changing as Suo-Oshima is trying to make itself a tourist destination. Due to its beaches and historical ties to Hawaii (some of the first Japanese emigrants to Hawaii came from Suo-Oshima), Suo-Oshima has branded itself as “the Hawaii of Japan” and many restaurants and shops catering to touri
Where to Eat in Suo-Oshima
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cafe Misaki
- 🍴Crest of the Wave Tateishi
- 🍴Kasahara Honey
- 🍴Kawai Sushi
- 🍴Osamuraijaya Hikoemon Oshima-honten
- 🍴Power Beach
Where to Stay in Suo-Oshima
- 🏨Marissa Resort Sazanseto Suo-oshima
Suo-Oshima Travel Guide Sections
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