Kamishima Island, Amakusa

 (also erroneously named Ueshima Island) is the second largest island in the Amakusa archipelago. Its coasts are washed by Yatsushiro Sea and of Ariake Sea, both being the part of East China Sea. The western part of "Kamishima Island" is administered as part of Amakusa city, while eastern part is administered as part of Kami-Amakusa city. The island's highest peak is Mount Kuratake .
Transportation.
The Five Bridges of Amakusa connects the "Kamishima Island" to the Kyushu mainland since 1966. Additionally, the connects "Kamishima" to Shimoshima island - the largest island in Amakusa archipelago. The national roads serving the island are the Route 266 and Route 324
Climate.
"Kamishima Island" is located in the humid subtropical climate zone (Köppen "Cfa"), with four distinct seasons. The island never sees snowfall during the winter. Spring in "Kamishima Island" starts off mild, but ends up being hot and humid. The summer tends to be Kamishima's wettest season, with the — the rainy season — occurring between early June (average:Jun.7) to late July (average:Jul.21). The island's weather is affected by the nearby while being shielded from the warm Kuroshio Current by the Kyushu island, resulting in wetter and colder climate than should be expected at lower 30's latitudes.