Kozukumi Island

What it is

• An uninhabited island located north of Toshi Island in Mie Prefecture.
• A designated special area within the Ise-Shima National Park.
• A site featuring Hachiman Shrine and the Kyunin-boura cave.
• The surrounding waters are a restricted fishing zone for local residents.

What to see

• Hachiman Shrine, where local fishermen gather for an annual festival.
• Kyunin-boura cave, named after nine shipwreck victims found at the site.
• The island peak which reaches forty-one meters above sea level.
• Views of the nearby Onakayama Island and Ozukumi Island.

When to go

• An annual festival is held on the island every July 11.
• Sightseeing boats are the only permitted way to approach the island.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.