Imōtojima
妹島
An uninhabited island in the Ogasawara chain known for its unique biodiversity and history of Meiji era settlement.
What it is
- A small uninhabited island covering 1.23 square kilometers in the Haha-jima group.
- A former settlement where residents practiced farming and grazing during the Meiji era.
- A protected habitat for the rare Bonin white-eye bird species.
- A natural site where the Lobelia boninensis plant grows wild.
What to see
- The highest peak of the island reaching an elevation of 216.1 meters.
- Views of Ane-jima located only 800 meters to the northeast.
- Wild populations of the endemic Lobelia boninensis plant.
- Diverse birdlife including the native Bonin white-eye.
Getting there
- There are currently no scheduled boat services available to reach the island.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Imōtojima Open in Google Maps
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