A guide who works at Gunkanjima Concierge , Tomoji Kobata is one of the three tour operators who lead trips to the island . Japan 's abandoned Hashima Island was the inspiration for the villain 's lair in `` Skyfall '' Tour operators have been offering trips from Nagasaki to Hashima since 2009 , but access is limited . The island has a population of around 10,000 people and its main industry
Japan 's abandoned Hashima Island was the inspiration for the villain 's lair in `` Skyfall '' Tour operators have been offering trips from Nagasaki to Hashima since 2009 , but access is limited . The island has a population of around 10,000 people and its main industry