I was blown away by the Seirensho art installation when I visited Inujima on a clear, but cold and blustery January afternoon. I was also, however, very taken by the rest of this charming little island, just off the coast of Okayama Prefecture.
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Inujima: Beyond The Seirensho
Take time to explore the rest of this charming island.

By Paul Walsh
Community writer

Pulling into port with the chimneys of the ruined copper refinery that now houses the Inujima Art Project (Photo: GetHiroshima)

The god Oyamatsumi is said to have been worshipped by the island's mine workers. (Photo: GetHiroshima)

The simple shrine building is like a work of art itself. (Photo: GetHiroshima)

At one time over 5000 people lived on Inujima. Today, there are only just over 50. (Photo: GetHiroshima)

Narrow alleyways that can barely be described as streets and the crumbling buildings are fascinating. (Photo: GetHiroshima)

The beach park had me looking forward to returning in the summer to camp with my family. (Photo: GetHiroshima)

The pretty beach is dotted with concrete art works. (Photo: GetHiroshima)

The "inu" (dog) of Inujima keeps watch. (Photo: GetHiroshima)

A view of the Seirensho from the road. (Photo: GetHiroshima)

A final surprise on leaving the musem. (Photo: GetHiroshima)
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