Intotsuji Port

Overview

Intotsuji Port has served as a central hub for human interaction as Iki Island's representative port since ancient times. In the Nara period, it was a port of call for 遣唐使 (kentōshi) ships, playing a crucial role as an international trading hub. During the Muromachi period, it also thrived as one of the bases for the wako pirates. Later, during the Edo period, it prospered as a port under the Hirado Domain, serving as a gateway for communication with other islands like Hirado, as well as for the shipment of tributes. It also held a significant position as a whaling base. Today, it remains a bustling ferry terminal, serving as the main gateway to Iki Island from Karatsu Higashi Port for numerous tourists and islanders. Intotsuji Port is a place where you can fully experience the charm of Iki Island as a port town where history and nature harmoniously coexist. Many historical sites and natural attractions are scattered around the port, such as the 'Hara no Tsuji ruins,' which evoke the era of the 遣唐使 (kentōshi), and the 'Shirahama Hachiman Shrine,' where you can enjoy the natural beauty of Iki Island. Why not start your Iki Island sightseeing journey from Intotsuji Port, immersing yourself in its history and natural beauty?