Category:Shimazu Island
島津島
An uninhabited volcanic island connected by bridge, featuring ancient ruins, a shrine, white cliffs, and a scenic coastal walking trail.
What it is
- An uninhabited island in Chibu Village formed by volcanic activity millions of years ago.
- The site of Watatsu Shrine which enshrines the deities Isotakeru-no-mikoto and Chiburi-no-kami.
- A historical grazing ground for cattle and goats during the winter months.
- The location of ancient ruins where Yayoi period pottery has been discovered.
What to see
- The fifty-meter Omatsu-hashi bridge that connects the main island to this site.
- Distinctive white cliffs located along the northern coast of the island.
- A walking trail stretching over eighteen hundred meters to the tip of the island.
- The northernmost natural habitat of the Hamabou plant species.
- Watatsu Beach which is equipped with public showers, changing rooms, and toilets.
- Geological layers consisting of sedimentary rock, basalt, and trachyte.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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