Tsushima

Tsushima is an island off Kyushu in the middle of the Korean Strait between Japan and South Korea. Although a popular destination for Korean day trippers, it is still relatively unknown to western travelers. There are two main towns on the island: in the north and in the south.

By boat

There are ferry connections from Fukuoka, Japan and Busan, South Korea, which is close enough that day trips from Busan are practical.

By plane

• Tsushima AirportHas flights from Fukuoka and Nagasaki in Japan.

• Busan, the second city of South Korea reachable by ferry
• Fukuoka is a major Japanese city reachable by ferry or air.
• Iki island is on the way to Kyushu by ferry.