Kenbokki Island
嶮暮帰島
An uninhabited marine plateau in Hokkaido offering rare birdwatching and wild landscapes accessible only with a designated local guide.
What it is
- Uninhabited island and raised marine erosion plateau owned by Hamanaka Town
- Part of the Akkeshi Prefectural Natural Park in Hokkaido
- Name originates from the Ainu word meaning under the alder
- Former residence of author Masanori Hata who lived here for one year
What to see
- Breeding grounds for Leach's storm petrels across the island
- Occasional sightings of the endangered tufted puffin
- Coastal plateau landscape reaching a maximum height of 59 meters
- Views of the surrounding Akkeshi Prefectural Natural Park
When to go
- Visitors must be accompanied by a designated guide to enter the island
Getting there
- Located 600 meters offshore from the Biwase Fishing Port
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Kenbokki Island Open in Google Maps
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