Hegurajima

What it is

• A small volcanic island located 48 kilometers north of the Noto Peninsula.
• A fishing community known for abalone and turban shell diving.
• A designated Remote Island Promotion Area with a population of approximately 66 people.
• A significant habitat where more than 360 species of wild birds have been confirmed.

What to see

• The Hegurajima Lighthouse which has been in operation since April 1, 1931.
• Okutsuhime Shrine situated at the southern end of the island.
• A flat landscape with a maximum elevation of only 12.4 meters above sea level.
• Diverse seasonal sightings of over 360 different migratory and local bird species.

Getting there

• Take a regular ferry from Wajima Port for an 85-minute journey to the island.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.