Hinosojima
ひのそ島
A protected river island and Ramsar site in Toyooka providing a vital habitat for Oriental storks and rare plant species.
What it is
- A river island located in the Maruyama River within Toyooka City
- Designated as a Ramsar site in June 2012 for its ecological importance
- A natural habitat for Oriental storks and the rare Schizocosa avida spider
- The largest natural habitat for the plant species Persicaria praetermissa
What to see
- Oriental storks that use the island as a natural habitat
- Rare plant life including large populations of Persicaria praetermissa
- The remaining island area following flood prevention excavation in 2007
- Views of the Maruyama River six kilometers from the Sea of Japan
Getting there
- Genbudō Station is located on the left bank near the island
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Hinosojima Open in Google Maps
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