At less than $400,000 USD, Komushirotou is an attractive prospect for those loving the idea of owning a private island without wanting to break the bank. It also has a readily developed building lot with an electricity supply to jump-start your island life.

Komushiro Island is located in Shima, Mie Prefecture. Mie is the home of Japan’s most sacred site, Ise Grand Shrine. The area around Shima has a unique coastline dotted with beautiful capes, coves, islands and amazing surfing spots. It is famous for for fresh oysters, seafood and pearls.

The waves are gentle on the this side of the coast where fresh oysters, seafood and pearls thrive in the clear waters. Designated as a Type 2 special zone within Ise-Shima National Park by the Ministry of the Environment, construction work must be reported but it possible because there is designated residential land.

The island itself is relatively flat with lots of greenery, and there are plenty of landing points. Without a doubt this is an uninhabited island that tickles your senses of fun.

To access this island it is about 3 hours drive from Chubu Centrair International Airport near Nagoya and then a short 5 minute boat ride from the closest harbour.