Maeshima

What it is

• An uninhabited island within the Mikawa Bay Quasi-National Park.
• A small landmass with a circumference of approximately 800 meters.
• Formerly a maritime zoo that housed free-range rabbits and peacocks until 1997.
• A production site for high-quality clams located 600 meters from the coast.

What to see

• The land bridge that connects the island to the mainland during low tide.
• An observatory providing views of the surrounding national park.
• Public facilities including toilets for visitors exploring the island.

When to go

• Low tide periods when the island is accessible by foot from the mainland.
• Clam digging season when fishing cooperatives operate boat services to the island.

Getting there

• A 600-meter walk from the Higashi-Hazu coast during low tide.
• Boat services provided by fishing cooperatives during the clam digging season.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.