Fumishima
経島
A sacred uninhabited island and national natural monument famous for columnar rock formations and thousands of breeding black-tailed gulls.
What it is
- An uninhabited island in the Sea of Japan designated as a national natural monument.
- A sacred territory of Hinomisaki Shrine where Amaterasu Omikami was originally enshrined.
- A breeding ground for black-tailed gulls consisting of quartz keratophyre with columnar joints.
- A protected site where landing is prohibited except for specific Shinto rituals.
What to see
- Approximately 5,000 black-tailed gulls that nest on the island annually.
- Distinctive columnar joints in the volcanic rock across the island surface.
- Submerged ruins including stone steps located in the surrounding waters.
- Views of the island from a platform on the Hinomisaki promenade.
When to go
- Late November when the black-tailed gulls first arrive for the season.
- March to see the gulls laying their eggs on the island.
- Any time before July when the bird colony departs the area.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Fumishima Open in Google Maps
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