Shirazu

Shirazu (白州 "white island") is the smallest and least populated major island of the Ishi Islands. The volcanic island is known for its mountainous and rocky terrain. Human settlements on the island are mostly clustered on the coastline, often in secluded coves and inlets. The Shirazu Prefecture of Nantou provides local governance for the island.
== Geography ==
Shirazu is believed to have formed from ancient eruptions of the central volcano, Mount Akashi (明石山). The island is mountainous and rocky with dense forests throughout the south. The coastline is riddled with bays and coves, which are also the location of most population centres on the island. 
== Gallery ==
ShirazuVillage.jpg|A village on Shirazu
MountAkachi.jpg|Mount Akashi
ShirazuFishingPort.jpg|A fishing port in southern Shirazu
AbandonedShirazuTrail.jpg|An abandoned forest trail
ShirazuSnowShrine.jpg|Snow-covered Kodo shrine
ShirazuBeach.JPG|A beach in northern Shirazu
== See also ==
* Daishu
* Midorizu 
* Sarushu
* Shinzei
* Yukijima
Category:Geography of Nantou
Category:Geography of Ishikoku